Mass Layoffs Hit US Health Agencies: Up to 10,000 Jobs at Risk
2025-04-01
Associated Press News
A major overhaul of the US Department of Health and Human Services has begun, with employees receiving layoff notices, potentially affecting up to 10,000 jobs. The cuts are expected to impact research, disease tracking, and food regulation agencies, sparking concerns about public health and safety. The layoffs are part of a broader effort to restructure the department, with significant implications for healthcare and biomedical research. As the US healthcare system faces challenges, the impact of these layoffs on disease prevention and food safety remains to be seen, with health experts calling for careful consideration of the long-term effects on public health policy and healthcare reform.
