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national priorities
Coverage of national priorities in the Nexus archive.
- Democracy Day: Tinubu says economic reforms are boosting healthcare funding
Tinubu stated that economic reforms are increasing healthcare funding, despite acknowledging the economic hardship they cause. He emphasized the necessity of these reforms to stabilize public finances and prioritize national needs.
- STAT+: Drug companies, patient groups urge FDA to pause commissioner’s voucher program
Leaders at the FDA held a listening session on the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher program, which offers expedited drug reviews for companies aligning with vague national priorities. While some speakers supported the program, most urged the FDA to pause it and restart through standard regulatory processes due to concerns about political interference.