‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission NYT: Science By: Apoorva Mandavilli 26 September 2026 at 09:09 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. © Elijah Nouvelage/Getty ImagesA protest outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year after employees were laid off. Beyond staff reductions, the agency also faces a leadership vacuum.
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