CDC Staff Among 4,000 Facing Job Loss in US Shutdown
CDC staff are among 4,000 federal workers facing job losses as the U.S. shutdown drags into its third week, with the administration reversing plans to dismiss them.
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US Cuts $500M in Vaccine Research, Experts Warn of Pandemic Risks
The U.S. cuts $500M from 22 vaccine research projects, sparking expert warnings of greater vulnerability to future pandemics, from COVID-19 variants to seasonal flu.
New COVID Variant Emerges as US Health Response Faces Cuts
A new COVID-19 variant in the U.S. sparks concern amid staffing cuts that challenge public health readiness.
Finger-Pointing Won’t Fix America’s Opioid Crisis: Time for Real Action
An American dies of a drug overdose every five minutes. Blaming others won’t solve the opioid crisis. It’s time for the U.S. to reduce demand and collaborate globally to combat drug trafficking.