The Trump administration initiated layoffs targeting the federal workforce, extending to the FDA, where recently hired employees overseeing food and medical safety were let go. The Health and Human Services announced substantial layoffs across its agencies, aiming to eliminate 5,200 probationary positions, raising alarms about potential impacts on public health oversight. Specifically, cuts affected centers responsible for food safety, medical devices, and tobacco, with uncertainty around drugs. The FDA has become a focal point of criticism from Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., who advocates for significant changes in public health policy and regulations.
The Food and Drug Administration faced recent layoffs as the Trump administration targeted the federal workforce, impacting safety review employees and centers for food and medical devices.
The Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to fire 5,200 probationary employees across its various agencies, raising concerns about public health oversight.
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