Tag: CDC
Trump Administration Removes Job Protections for Thousands of Federal Health Workers
Thousands of federal health workers at HHS agencies including CDC, FDA, and NIH have been reclassified under Schedule F status,…
Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda spreads to new regions; CDC updates response strategy
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda report active Ebola transmission in multiple geographic regions, according to a June…
Eight Former CDC Directors Warn Against Dismantling PEPFAR Program
Eight former CDC directors warn against State Department plans to restructure PEPFAR, arguing the changes would dismantle decades of HIV…
CDC Staff Report Agency Capacity Weakened by Budget Cuts, Survey Finds
Survey of over 600 CDC workers finds 99% believe budget cuts have reduced the agency's ability to protect public health.…
CDC Mpox Information Page Becomes Target of Political Controversy Over Health Communication
A CDC webpage about mpox has become embroiled in political controversy, highlighting ongoing tensions between scientific health communication and political…
CDC Mobilizes Rapid International Response to Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda
The CDC has activated a coordinated international response to confirmed Ebola virus disease cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo…