How “America First” Abandoned Global Health: The Case for an African Model

Nancy S. Jecker; Vardit Ravitsky; Ruth Faden; Walter Jaoko; Paul M. Harary; Michael Parker; Kevin Behrens

doi:10.1080/15265161.2026.2692312

June 26, 2026The American Journal of Bioethics

How “America First” Abandoned Global Health: The Case for an African Model

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The aim is to evaluate the consequences of American policies on global health, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analyzed global health responses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Examined the Africa-centric health models and their effectiveness.
The 'America First' policy weakened international health collaborations.
African health models showed resilience and adaptability amid global health challenges.

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Analysis reveals the effects of the 'America First' policy on global health, advocating for African strategies.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been called “an illustration par excellence of globalization” (Ten Have 2022, location 390). Today, the world is witnessing another global health crisis. This time, the so...

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