California public health leaders are alarmed by proposed cuts to state and local health departments, calling them 'devastating' and 'a step backwards.' The $300 million in ongoing funding for public health departments is seen as crucial in rebuilding workforce and infrastructure post-COVID-19.
The cuts could jeopardize the ability of public health departments to respond effectively to future health crises, such as potential outbreaks like H5N1 (bird flu). The initiative helped fill over 900 positions across county health departments and was crucial in fighting infectious diseases.
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