‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission

The agency has lost its independence and nearly a third of its staff, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and associates have tightened control.
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RegionsUnited States
Published5 h ago (Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:01:19 GMT)
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AuthorApoorva Mandavilli