In mpox outbreak developments, Sierra Leone launched its vaccine drive today as cases in Africa continue to climb.
The FDA will see 3,500 jobs cut, the CDC will lose 2,400 staff, and the NIH will see 1,200 employees let go.
The CDC is terminating $11.4 billion in grants and contracts awarded to state and community health departments for COVID-19 response.
Susan Monarez is an experienced health administrator who has expertise in new health technologies.
As African officials look for ways to slow a sharp drop in health assistance, they predict an impact of 2 million to 4 million deaths per year.
The nomination of former congressman David Weldon, MD, to lead the CDC was pulled shortly before a Senate confirmation hearing this morning.
ACIP members have routinely stated any conflicts of interest at the start of each meeting and ahead of each discussion and vote.
In related news, the Supreme Court today said the Trump administration must release its 90-day freeze on foreign aid funding.
The Trump administration also terminated advisory committees on long COVID and health equity.
The postponement comes amid concerns that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine critic, could make changes to the group, or get rid of it altogether.
