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- 1CDC Called 'Zombified' as Cuts Hamper Its Mission▼‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission
The New York Times reports that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lost nearly a third of its staff and its independence under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with critics describing the agency as 'zombified'. The cuts and tightened political control are said to be undermining its ability to carry out its scientific and public health mission.
- 2CDC warns more US measles cases expected with travel season▼CDC warns additional measles cases in US are expected amid upcoming travel season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says additional measles cases in the United States are expected as the upcoming travel season gets underway, raising concerns about further spread of the disease. The warning points to travelers bringing infections back from abroad and the risk of outbreaks in communities with low vaccination rates. Health officials continue to urge people to confirm they are fully vaccinated before traveling.
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is facing turmoil under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with observers describing the agency as struggling to carry out its public health mission. Commenters point to leadership upheaval and policy shifts as sources of concern about the agency's future effectiveness.
- 4CDC Staffers Say Cuts and Politics Are Hurting the Agency●Staffers Say Cuts, Politics Hinder CDC's Mission
Staff members at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say budget cuts and political interference are hindering the agency's ability to carry out its public health mission, according to a report circulating in US news outlets. The claims add to ongoing debate over the state of America's leading health agency.