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Thousands of federal health jobs to be cut: reports


Published on 2025-02-14 13:23:36 - MSN
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  • The Trump administration is planning to cut thousands of jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services as soon as today, with the focus on probationary employees with two years or less experience,

The article from MSN discusses a significant reduction in federal health jobs as reported by various sources. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning to cut thousands of jobs, primarily affecting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This move is part of a broader initiative to streamline operations and reduce government spending. The job cuts are expected to impact both administrative and research positions, potentially affecting public health initiatives and ongoing research projects. Critics argue that these reductions could undermine the nation's ability to respond to future health crises, while supporters believe it will lead to more efficient use of taxpayer dollars. The exact number of positions to be eliminated has not been specified, but the impact is anticipated to be substantial.

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