The recent federal workforce reduction has led to the dismissal of approximately 1,200 employees at the National Institutes of Health and significant cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These layoffs include crucial investigators and staff from key training programs, aggravating concerns about the nation's preparedness in public health. Amidst the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and potential health crises like bird flu, public health experts warn that these cuts impair vital health tracking and emergency response capabilities.
The recent layoffs at the NIH and CDC, affecting 1,200 employees, represent a significant threat to the nation's public health capabilities in the wake of the pandemic.
The firings come amid a federal workforce reduction plan and risk leaving the U.S. vulnerable to health crises without adequate scientific and public health resources.
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