US Health Agencies in Crisis: Mass Job Cuts and Funding Freezes Amid Deadly Disease Outbreaks
The Trump administration's first month has brought turmoil to US health agencies, with thousands of job cuts, funding interruptions, and communication freezes. As the country grapples with a historic measles outbreak in West Texas and the worst seasonal flu in over a decade, critical research grants remain on hold. The mass firings and funding disruptions have raised concerns about the nation's ability to respond to public health crises, including the threat of bird flu and other infectious diseases. With health agencies reeling, the US is facing a perfect storm of disease outbreaks, highlighting the need for urgent action and investment in public health infrastructure. Key health initiatives, such as disease research and outbreak response, are being impacted by the funding freeze.
