In a major restructuring, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the departure of 10,000 employees from the federal health department, shrinking its workforce from 82,000 to 62,000. These layoffs impact a variety of offices, including those focused on global health and medical devices, leading to significant staff reductions, especially at the FDA. Some employees were reportedly forced to relocate to Indian Health Service territories, prompting fears among staff about job security. Notifications were sent early Tuesday morning, and many employees learned about their terminations unexpectedly, highlighting the abrupt nature of these changes.
Notices began arriving at 5 a.m., affecting offices responsible for everything from global health to medical devices to communications.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced last week that he is shrinking his department by 10,000 employees.
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