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CDC Cuts Hit Hard: 'Disease Detectives' Reduced Amid Agency Downsizing

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is facing significant cuts, resulting in the loss of over 1 in 10 jobs, including an entire class of newly trained Epidemic Intelligence Service officers. This move is part of a larger effort to downsize health agencies, affecting the CDC's ability to respond to public health crises. With a reduced workforce, the agency's capacity to investigate and contain outbreaks may be compromised, putting the public's health at risk. Key areas like epidemiology and disease surveillance will likely be impacted, making it challenging for the CDC to stay ahead of emerging health threats.