The Trump administration plans to cut nearly 25% of the HHS workforce, impacting essential agencies such as the FDA, CDC, and NIH. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that about 20,000 employees will be affected, with many learning their fates in distressing ways. The FDA will see a loss of 3,500 employees, CMS will lose 300, and NIH will let go of 1,200. This restructuring raises concerns about increased health risks and costs for Americans as vital functions may be compromised due to reduced staffing.
The downsizing includes pushing out about 10,000 full-time employees through early retirements, deferred resignations, and other efforts, affecting essential public health functions.
At the FDA, which will lose 3,500 employees, some learned they were being laid off when their badges no longer worked at the office.
Kennedy stated, 'This will be a painful period,' as the restructuring begins affecting thousands and crucial health services suffer.
Bhattacharya acknowledged the severity of the layoffs with an email emphasizing the need for remaining staff to adapt to significant reductions.
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