HHS Announces Significant Workforce Reductions Across Agencies

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is set to reduce its workforce by a total of approximately 7,400 employees across various agencies, including the NIH, FDA, CDC, and CMS. Despite the significant cuts, HHS indicates no additional reductions are planned but will continue seeking operational streamlining opportunities.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced plans to significantly reduce its workforce across several key agencies. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will see a reduction of around 1,200 employees.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will cut approximately 3,500 full-time positions, while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will downsize by about 2,400 employees. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will decrease its workforce by roughly 300 employees.

Despite these substantial cuts, HHS has clarified that there are no additional staffing reductions currently planned. However, the department will continue to seek further ways to streamline its operations and agencies.

(With inputs from agencies.)