Trump Administration Blocks CDC Funding for Public Health
The Trump administration is withholding funding for various CDC programs, including youth violence prevention and diabetes research. The funding cut may reach up to $200 million as reported by the Wall Street Journal. The budget cuts align with the White House's intention to significantly reduce health spending.
The Trump administration has reportedly blocked funding for several public health initiatives managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as stated by unnamed sources in the Wall Street Journal report.
This includes programs focused on preventing youth violence, gun injuries, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and tobacco use. Although precise figures are not available, the withheld funds could be as high as $200 million according to an informed source.
The decision comes amidst plans to significantly reduce U.S. health spending, affecting both the National Institutes of Health and the CDC, potentially cutting their combined budgets by billions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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