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HHS Cuts 10,000 Jobs, Restructures Departments Nationwide
The Trump administration's announcement to cut approximately 20,000 jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sparked significant concern among public health officials and lawmakers. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described the restructuring as a necessary step to eliminate bureaucratic inefficiencies and align the department with new priorities aimed at addressing chronic diseases. However, critics, including Democratic lawmakers and public health experts, warn that such drastic cuts will undermine essential services, particularly during ongoing public health challenges. The restructuring will impact various agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is set to lose 3,500 employees, raising fears about delays in drug and device approvals. Additionally, the merger of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) with other offices has raised alarms about potential reductions in critical safety research. Overall, the sweeping changes are seen as a threat to the quality and effectiveness of healthcare oversight in the U.S.


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