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Staff at CDC and NIH are reeling as Trump administration cuts workforce

As many as 1,300 probationary employees at CDC and 1,500 at NIH are losing their jobs. Many fear for the future of public health and scientific research.

The article from WFAE discusses the significant impact of workforce reductions at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the Trump administration. These cuts, part of a broader effort to reduce government spending, have led to a decrease in staff numbers through buyouts, early retirements, and not filling vacant positions. This downsizing has caused concern among remaining employees about the agencies' ability to respond effectively to public health emergencies, conduct vital research, and maintain ongoing programs. The morale among the staff is reported to be low, with many feeling overworked and under-resourced. Critics argue that these cuts could undermine the nation's health security, especially in light of past and potential future health crises. Meanwhile, the administration defends the cuts as necessary to streamline operations and reduce what they describe as bureaucratic bloat.

Read the Full WFAE Article at:
https://www.wfae.org/politics/2025-02-14/staff-at-cdc-and-nih-are-reeling-as-trump-administration-cuts-workforce