
US Shutdown Hits Health & Flights: CDC Cuts Staff, FAA Faces Shortages
The U.S. government shutdown is forcing CDC to lay off over 130 disease experts as measles and flu surge, while FAA staff shortages spark flight delays nationwide.
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The U.S. government shutdown is forcing CDC to lay off over 130 disease experts as measles and flu surge, while FAA staff shortages spark flight delays nationwide.
The ACIP meets Sept. 18 under Kennedy’s leadership to update vaccine guidance amid rising U.S. political debates.
The CDC faces turmoil as its director is ousted and top officials quit over vaccine policy disputes, raising concerns about the future of public health.
CDC director Susan Monarez was fired after just four weeks amid a fierce clash over vaccine policy and accusations of politicizing public health.
Ethiopia’s new Africa CDC HQ symbolizes unity in global health, a bold step forged by China and Africa.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all 17 CDC vaccine panel experts, hinting at major shifts in immunization policy.
New U.S. research reveals SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in late 2019 samples, fueling debate over COVID-19’s early spread.
The U.S. CDC reports a record 216 pediatric flu deaths this season, highlighting a critical drop in child vaccination rates amid high severity.
The Trump administration has initiated mass layoffs across key U.S. health agencies, affecting 10,000 staffers and sparking major concerns.
Rising measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico with 317 cases prompts concerns over hospitalizations and unvaccinated risks.