1. United States
2. Colo.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my profound concern regarding the recent mass layoffs at key U.S. health agencies, including the FDA, CDC, and NIH, as reported by Reuters on April 1, 2025. The dismissal of approximately 10,000 staff members, including top scientists overseeing public health, cancer research, and vaccine and drug approvals, poses a significant threat to our nation’s ability to respond to health emergencies such as the ongoing measles outbreak and the spread of bird flu. These drastic reductions not only undermine decades of progress in public health and medical research but also jeopardize the safety and well-being of all Americans. I urge you to take immediate action to address and reverse these layoffs, ensuring that our health agencies remain robust and capable of protecting public health. Your leadership is crucial in safeguarding the integrity and effectiveness of our nation’s health infrastructure during these challenging times.