How does the lack of transparency during global health crises affect the United States?

According to Dr. Craig Spencer, the lack of transparency during global health crises, particularly during events like Ebola outbreaks, severely hampers the United States' ability to prepare adequately for potential threats. This transparency gap, exacerbated by foreign aid freezes to organizations like USAID, disrupts critical communication channels with affected regions. As Dr. Spencer emphasizes, "We're not able to prepare here. And because of that, that makes us a lot more at risk." This situation leaves America vulnerable to global health threats that could have been mitigated with proper international coordination and information sharing.