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2026 Budget Cuts Threaten CDC Chronic Disease Programs

6/5/2025

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The 2026 budget proposal from the Department of Health and Human Services threatens to dismantle the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention, raising red flags among public health officials. They fear this move could jeopardize vital funding and workforce efforts, undermining crucial initiatives to combat chronic health issues and endangering the well-being of communities nationwide.

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Story summary

The 2026 budget proposal from the Department of Health and Human Services threatens to dismantle the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention, raising red flags among public health officials. They fear this move could jeopardize vital funding and workforce efforts, undermining crucial initiatives to combat chronic health issues and endangering the well-being of communities nationwide.