US Health Agencies Face Mass Layoffs Amidst Disease Outbreaks
The U.S. Health and Human Services Department initiated a restructuring plan resulting in the dismissal notices for up to 10,000 employees. This follows the elimination of collective bargaining rights for HHS workers and includes significant cuts across various agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health. The restructuring aims to consolidate agencies and reduce the department’s size to 62,000 positions, impacting crucial public health functions. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential negative consequences of these drastic cuts on public health preparedness and response.
John Q. Hosedrinker