Mass Layoffs Begin Across Federal Health Agencies as Budget Cuts Hit

In Washington, D.C., the federal government begins executing mass layoffs across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), affecting hundreds of employees, including senior physicians, researchers, and public health administrators. The abrupt rollout of the layoffs catches many by surprise early Tuesday morning, as several workers report being locked out of buildings when their ID badges suddenly fail to grant access. The move marks one of the largest cuts to the public health workforce in recent history.

The layoffs impact a broad range of personnel, including experts tasked. . .