Significant Staff Cuts at U.S. Public Health Agencies Threaten Infrastructure and Preparedness
Major staff and budget cuts at key U.S. public health agencies like CDC and FDA risk weakening national health infrastructure and crisis preparedness.
U.S. Maternal Health Policies and Insurance Impacts Amid Birthrate Initiatives
Overview of U.S. maternal health policy shifts including birthrate incentives, CDC funding cuts, and challenges in military insurance affecting pregnant women. Insights into insurance and regulatory impacts.
Trump Administration Proposes One-Third Cut to HHS Budget with Major Agency Restructures
The Trump administration's 2026 draft budget proposes a one-third reduction in HHS funding, affecting NIH, CDC, CMS, and rural health programs, with key agency restructures and policy shifts.
HHS to Cut 10,000 Jobs in Agency Restructuring
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces a major workforce reduction at HHS, aiming to streamline operations and save $1.8 billion amid a focus on public health.