After firings, funding cuts, and a shooting, can a demoralized CDC workforce recover?

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by Jess Mador
March 13, 2026
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Mass firings, a shooting, and funding cuts have left CDC workers demoralized and struggling to recover.

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A weakened CDC means slower responses to disease outbreaks and reduced protection for public health emergencies.

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Mass firings began at the CDC a year ago, followed by a shooting incident and government shutdown that have left Atlanta experiencing ongoing economic and emotional effects. The federal public health agency's workforce remains demoralized from the series of disruptive events.

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