Drug-resistant bacteria discovered in Malaysia. Photo courtesy of SciTechDaily

Recent news in Global Health demonstrates a decline in health on the international stage. Funding cuts have left many health organizations vulnerable and research opportunities limited. In recent years scientists and government officials have made strides to create equality in the health field, yet recent actions and events have  harmed past work. Increased federal cuts have contributed to increasing maternal mortality rates in developing countries as personal and medication supply slowly begins to dwindle. Access to care for mothers with HPV or AID is also declining, leading to a general worry over the rise and spread of these diseases. CDC branches with access to PEPFAR and HIV experience are being cut, leading to concerns about children in developing countries and the potential of them carrying or acquiring these diseases. Within South- East Asian countries like Malaysia, a new drug-resistant bacteria has been seen in multiple hospitals. Studies show that it has gone through multiple evolutions and is especially dangerous in low-income countries as it is not easily killed and research is scarce. The WHO has listed the bacteria as a critical priority but investigations are limited due to the funding cuts and lack of personnel.