US Bird Flu Crisis: Federal Agency Layoffs Threaten Disease Monitoring
2025-03-08
Le Monde
The US is grappling with a bird flu outbreak, with 978 cow herds infected in the past year. The recent layoffs in federal agencies, followed by chaotic rehiring efforts, have raised concerns about the potential disruption to disease monitoring and management. As the health crisis deepens, the impact of staffing shortages on avian influenza surveillance and control measures is a growing worry, highlighting the need for effective disease management and public health strategies to mitigate the spread of the virus.
