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Kennedy to slash 10,000 jobs in major overhaul of US health agencies


Published on 2025-03-27 14:23:12 - Reuters
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  • U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to reshape federal public health agencies on Thursday, including cutting 10,000 employees and centralizing some functions of the FDA,

The article from MSN discusses a significant overhaul of U.S. health agencies under the leadership of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs from these organizations. This move is part of a broader initiative to streamline operations, reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies, and redirect resources towards more direct health services and research. Kennedy's strategy includes merging overlapping functions, eliminating redundant positions, and focusing on enhancing public health outcomes rather than administrative overhead. This decision has sparked a debate about the implications for public health infrastructure, with critics arguing that such cuts could undermine the agencies' ability to respond to health crises, while supporters believe it will lead to a more efficient and effective health system.

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