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From The Sick Times:

“Don’t give up hope”: Long COVID advocates and researchers say crucial work will continue under Trump

https://thesicktimes.org/2024/11/26/dont-give-up-hope-long-covid-advocates-and-researchers-say-crucial-work-will-continue-under-trump/

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Key points you should know: - Incoming President Donald Trump plans to appoint people who have denied public health measures, including COVID-19 precautions, to lead top health agencies. He’ll be supported by Republican majorities in both houses of Congress. - Long COVID was already minimized and government-funded research was already moving slowly under current President Joe Biden, but Trump’s “clown car of appointees” will contribute to a worse status quo. - Long COVID and related disease advocates predict that funding for the NIH and other health agencies may decrease, and legislation like the Long COVID Research Moonshot Act will be harder to pass.
- While some Republicans have expressed interest in reforming the NIH — which could be advantageous for Long COVID research — there is no guarantee that these legislators’ priorities will align with the community’s. - There may be other potential openings for Long COVID research, such as more leniency at the FDA and funding from the defense department. - Advocates encourage the community to not lose hope, reminding that promising research and support has come from outside government-funded programs. Mutual aid and other grassroots efforts are also important at this time.

“Don’t give up hope”: Long COVID advocates and researchers say crucial work will continue under Trump - The Sick Times

As incoming President Donald Trump has announced a growing list of top nominees who’ve denied science and public health, people with Long COVID are preparing for an administration likely to be less friendly for research and advocacy.
Betsy Ladyzhets (The Sick Times)
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