Horb helps: support for Ukraine in times of crisis

Horb helps: support for Ukraine in times of crisis

In the Ukrainian city of Boryslaw, the situation is heading: On December 15, the city was violently shot at. The reported that the Horb hospital foundation reported on a social center in West Ukraine, which is supported by the spittal apple campaign. This initiative aims to finance local aid projects and make the desperate situation visible on site. A local pastor commented live on the devastating conditions that the population has to bear under the ongoing conflict.

At the same time, US research experiences a massive threat. As reported by Scientific American , there are profound reforms at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The review of their $ 47 billion research agenda could lead to drastic cuts, while the influence of political decision-makers is increasing. A reform could halve the number of institutes and set the course for stricter control of research.

The uncertain future of this important institution raises questions, especially in view of the NIH's previous success in combating diseases. Analyst warn that a departure from proven structures and procedures could potentially harmful to progress in medical research, while at the same time support for local humanitarian projects in Ukraine seems more and more.