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'Deadly consequences': Health agencies reel from thousands of job cuts while critical research grants remain on hold

The article from MSN discusses the severe impact of budget cuts on U.S. health agencies, particularly the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These cuts have led to the loss of thousands of jobs, with the NIH alone facing a reduction of 1,600 positions. This downsizing has not only affected the workforce but has also put on hold numerous critical research grants, which are essential for advancing medical research and public health initiatives. The article highlights the potential long-term consequences of these cuts, including delays in medical breakthroughs, reduced capacity to respond to public health emergencies, and a general decline in the nation's health research capabilities. It also notes the frustration among scientists and health professionals who see these cuts as detrimental to ongoing and future health research, potentially jeopardizing the health and safety of the American public.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/deadly-consequences-health-agencies-reel-from-thousands-of-job-cuts-while-critical-research-grants-remain-on-hold/ar-AA1zBMxN ]