Mass Layoffs Hit Top US Health Agencies: Jobs and Programs Slashed
2025-04-01
The Associated Press
In a shocking move, thousands of employees at the nation's top health agencies were laid off, impacting critical areas such as disease outbreak tracking, medical research funding, food and medicine safety monitoring, and health insurance administration. This significant reduction in workforce is expected to affect nearly half of the country, sparking concerns about the future of public health. Key areas like healthcare management, medical research, and disease prevention will be severely impacted. The layoffs have raised questions about the long-term effects on the healthcare system and the ability to respond to emerging health crises.
