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Mass Layoffs Endanger Public Health Programs Nationwide

5/12/2025

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Mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have plunged public health programs into crisis, jeopardizing essential services like child support and HIV treatment. Fueled by the Trump administration and Elon Musk's push for efficiency, these cuts threaten disease surveillance and put vulnerable families at risk, endangering both public health and economic stability.

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Mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have plunged public health programs into crisis, jeopardizing essential services like child support and HIV treatment. Fueled by the Trump administration and Elon Musk's push for efficiency, these cuts threaten disease surveillance and put vulnerable families at risk, endangering both public health and economic stability.