The article discusses the recent actions taken by the government under health leadership, including significant layoffs affecting the regulatory framework. Approximately 10,000 staff members were let go, dismantling programs addressing public health concerns. This has raised alarms about the future of health regulations, particularly at the FDA, where key offices overseeing tobacco and food regulations have been eliminated. The ongoing 'Make America Healthy Again' tour by the health secretary is highlighted, in contrast with the troubling developments observed in public health management.
Kennedy last week laid off 10,000 workers at the nation's top health department, shuttering critical programs focused on smoking, lead poisoning, and air quality.
The FDA as we've known it is finished, with most of the leaders with institutional knowledge no longer employed, creating a vacuum in product safety regulation.
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