Trump Administration Launches Mass Layoffs at Top US Health Agencies, Including CDC and FDA
2025-04-01
USA TODAY
In a drastic move, the Trump administration has initiated a major overhaul of the US healthcare system, starting with mass layoffs at key agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As part of its plan to reduce the Department of Health and Human Services workforce by 10,000 jobs, the Trump administration aims to streamline healthcare operations and improve efficiency. This significant restructuring is expected to have far-reaching implications for public health and healthcare policy, with potential impacts on disease control, food safety, and pharmaceutical regulation, highlighting the need for effective health management and healthcare reform.
