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flag CDC cuts 2,400 jobs, risking health program funding and increasing fears of preventable deaths.

flag The CDC has faced severe cuts, with about 2,400 employees terminated on April 1, as part of the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) Workforce Optimization Initiative. flag This has led to the elimination or severe reduction of programs addressing various health issues such as HIV prevention, cancer, and occupational safety. flag State and local health departments, reliant on CDC funding, now face communication blackouts and reduced preparedness for outbreaks, raising fears of increased preventable deaths.

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