California's Public Health Crisis: Newsom's Budget Falls Short Amidst Trump Cuts
2025-03-18
USA TODAY
California is facing a looming public health crisis due to inadequate funding, exacerbated by Trump's cuts to federal agencies. Governor Newsom's budget adds 15 positions to the state's disease surveillance system, but experts warn it's not enough to combat infectious diseases. To mitigate this risk, Newsom must seek emergency funds and significantly increase the state budget for public health initiatives, including disease prevention and outbreak response. With the threat of epidemics and pandemics on the rise, California's health sector needs urgent support to prevent a catastrophic health crisis. Key areas of concern include epidemiology and healthcare infrastructure.
