Opinion: Azar is empowering anti-fetal tissue research ideologues at the expense of science
Legally and ethically obtained fetal tissue is an essential component of research. Blocking this kind of research would harm millions of people around the globe.
Earlier this month, Alex Azar, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, visited South America, where he touted the work the United States has done to halt the spread of diseases in the region. Azar, a former pharmaceutical executive, highlighted the importance of vaccines in preventing the spread of diseases like measles and diphtheria.
He was right. The United States has played a leading role in disease prevention research and has funded programs that have undoubtedly saved the lives of millions of people in South
