By JOHN DOE, Staff Writer
WASHINGTON (WP) — In a significant move, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services revealed its plan to reduce its workforce by 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring initiative announced on Thursday.
The agency, tasked with overseeing infectious diseases, food and hospital inspections, and health insurance programs for a large portion of the population, aims to downsize from 82,000 to 62,000 positions. This reduction includes 10,000 layoffs alongside 10,000 employees opting for early retirements or buyout offers extended to federal workers under the previous administration.
The majority of the job cuts will impact public health entities: The Food and Drug Administration, responsible for regulating food and drug standards, will see a decrease of 3,500 employees. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, known for monitoring infectious disease outbreaks, will trim 2,400 positions.
Additionally, the National Institutes for Health, a prominent public health research institution, will experience a reduction of 1,200 staff members. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, overseeing health coverage for elderly and low-income individuals, will cut 300 jobs.
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