‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention faces unprecedented institutional challenges as leadership restructuring and workforce reductions undermine its scientific capabilities. With approximately one-third of its workforce departed and administrative autonomy compromised, the agency struggles to maintain its core public health functions. These organizational changes raise concerns about the CDC's ability to conduct independent research, respond to emerging health threats, and fulfill its critical role in disease surveillance and epidemiological research.

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