The CDC is drowning in zombie programs—funded by Congress with millions, but staffed by ghosts. Critical initiatives like Alzheimer’s research, smoking prevention, epilepsy care, sickle cell treatment, and rape prevention sit idle because key experts were laid off or placed on leave during Trump-era cuts. Despite promises to reverse course, new director Dr. Erica Schwartz inherits a broken system where money flows but expertise vanishes. Lawmakers demand action, especially on the $246 million smoking office, while union reps report no meaningful hiring. With legal battles ongoing and vital public health coordination in shambles, the nation’s health infrastructure faces a dangerous void.
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