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HHS reverses hundreds of CDC firings

Last updated: June 11, 2025 11:25 pm
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The Trump administration’s decision to reverse the firings of hundreds of CDC staffers has been met with relief and optimism within the public health community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a crucial agency in the fight against infectious diseases and other health threats, will now be able to retain key personnel in divisions that handle critical areas such as cruise ship safety, sexually transmitted infection prevention, and global health.

It was reported that over 450 employees who were initially let go as part of a department-wide reorganization will be reinstated. This move comes after a significant downsizing of the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees the CDC, the National Institutes of Health, and the Food and Drug Administration. The reorganization, led in part by the U.S. DOGE Service, aimed to reduce the department’s workforce from approximately 80,000 employees to 60,000.

Some of the divisions that will benefit from the reinstatements include the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention, the National Center for Environmental Health, the Immediate Office of the Director, and the Global Health Center. These centers play a crucial role in preventing the spread of diseases, tracking and addressing health threats, and ensuring the safety of the public.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acknowledged that some of the cuts made during the reorganization were mistakes and that it was always the plan to bring back certain employees. This decision to reverse the firings comes after pressure from Congress and public health advocates who highlighted the importance of maintaining a robust workforce at agencies like the CDC.

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In a similar move last month, HHS reinstated hundreds of workers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, further demonstrating a commitment to ensuring that key public health agencies have the necessary resources and personnel to carry out their vital missions.

The reinstatement of these CDC staffers is a positive development that will help strengthen the agency’s capacity to respond to health emergencies, prevent the spread of diseases, and protect the health and well-being of the American people. It underscores the importance of investing in public health infrastructure and ensuring that agencies like the CDC have the support they need to fulfill their critical mandate.

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