CDC Staff Cuts Threaten National Public Health Infrastructure, Former Employees Warn
Recent CDC staff reductions have eliminated experts in measles, child health, and disease surveillance. Former employees describe these cuts as devastating to America’s public health infrastructure during ongoing health threats.
Recent widespread staff reductions at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have triggered alarms among public health experts about America’s preparedness for disease outbreaks. According to former agency scientists speaking at a Tuesday briefing, the chaotic firings have removed critical expertise in measles response, child health monitoring, and international outbreak management.
