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Trump Cuts Funding Threaten Avian Flu Pandemic Risks

2/27/2025

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President Trump’s administration has slashed funding for federal health agencies, jeopardizing the fight against avian influenza. Layoffs at the USDA and CDC have crippled disease surveillance efforts, heightening fears of the H5N1 virus potentially jumping from cows to humans. Experts caution that without proper oversight, dangerous mutations could spark a new pandemic.

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President Trump’s administration has slashed funding for federal health agencies, jeopardizing the fight against avian influenza. Layoffs at the USDA and CDC have crippled disease surveillance efforts, heightening fears of the H5N1 virus potentially jumping from cows to humans. Experts caution that without proper oversight, dangerous mutations could spark a new pandemic.