According to The New York Times, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) abruptly canceled over $12 billion in pandemic-era grants meant to support infectious disease tracking, mental health services, and addiction treatment.
The cuts hit state health departments hard, forcing layoffs and halting critical public health programs. Officials in states like Texas and Colorado say the decision could leave thousands without care or crisis support.
Some CDC grants were meant to last through 2027, but states received sudden notice of termination. Legal challenges may follow, as the grants had been authorized by Congress.
Critics warn the decision undermines already fragile public health systems.
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