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- 1CDC 'Zombified' by Cuts, Struggles With Scientific Mission●" ‘Zombified’ # CDC Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission." https://www. nytimes.com/2026/09/26/healt
The New York Times reports that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been left 'zombified' after losing nearly a third of its staff and much of its independence. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his associates have tightened control over the agency, which is now struggling to carry out its core scientific and public health mission.
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently monitoring four active foodborne illness outbreaks, according to an announcement reported by Contagion Live. The agency has not yet detailed the pathogens, affected foods, or states involved in the announcement. Public health observers are watching for updates on case counts, hospitalizations, and any recalled products linked to the investigations.
- 3Korea's Disease Agency Expands Ties With US CDC and CEPI▼Korea's Disease Agency Expands Global Outbreak Ties With U.S. CDC, CEPI
South Korea's disease control agency is broadening its international partnerships on outbreak response, deepening cooperation with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. The move signals Seoul's push to play a bigger role in global pandemic preparedness, including disease surveillance and vaccine development collaboration, as countries strengthen health security networks after recent epidemic threats.