Trump administration plans to cut 10% of CDC workforce, including half of "disease detectives."

The Trump administration plans to cut nearly 1,300 employees, about 10% of the workforce, from the CDC as part of efforts to reduce federal positions. This includes dismissing nearly half of the "disease detectives" in the Epidemic Intelligence Service, raising concerns about the impact on public health response. The cuts follow the appointment of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and coincide with efforts to downsize the federal government. Affected employees will receive four weeks of paid administrative leave, though details on individual notifications are unclear. Critics warn the cuts could harm the CDC's ability to address health threats.

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