Blog examines U.S. presidential candidates' foreign policy, science stances with respect to global health

Sep 19 2012

"If nothing else, this presidential election season has brought the good news that both major party candidates have taken stances against preventable death and disease," the Center for Global Health Policy's "Science Speaks" blog writes, noting the blog "looked at two recently published examinations of the candidates' foreign policy and science stances, candidates' party platforms and other posted materials for clues to where the candidates diverge on major global health issues." According to the blog, an analysis from Devex "looks at the candidates' words, supporters' statements and party platforms on an array of foreign spending issues, including global health," and an article in Nature "invited the candidates to share thoughts on matters scientific, including research investment, vaccinations, pandemic preparedness, and the role of science in public policy" (Barton, 9/17).