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10,000 HHS Layoffs Threaten Women's Health Programs

4/30/2025

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has made the shocking decision to lay off 10,000 employees, jeopardizing vital maternal and reproductive health programs. The dismantling of crucial CDC teams that track fertility and pregnancy outcomes raises alarms among experts, who fear these cuts will exacerbate women's health issues and elevate already high maternal mortality rates.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has made the shocking decision to lay off 10,000 employees, jeopardizing vital maternal and reproductive health programs. The dismantling of crucial CDC teams that track fertility and pregnancy outcomes raises alarms among experts, who fear these cuts will exacerbate women's health issues and elevate already high maternal mortality rates.