CDC lags in hiring behind other health agencies after DOGE cuts, union says
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is slower to hire new staff compared to other health agencies after large workforce cuts made by the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency. Many CDC programs have little or no staff despite ongoing funding, causing delays in public health work.Key Facts
- The CDC cut 30% of its workforce over a year ago.
- The union representing CDC workers says the agency hired only about 16.5% as many new employees as it lost.
- Other health agencies like NIH, FDA, and CMS have hired a much larger share of new staff.
- Around 50 CDC programs are fully funded but lack staff, called "zombie" programs.
- Some programs affected include those on smoking, sickle cell disease, epilepsy, Alzheimer's, and maternal health.
- Many expert CDC employees are on paid administrative leave and cannot work due to lawsuits over the cuts.
- The Department of Health and Human Services says the CDC is still fulfilling its important public health duties while hiring carefully.
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