A coalition of 23 states and Washington, DC, has filed a lawsuit against the HHS, claiming the sudden rollback of $12 billion in public health funding is unlawful and detrimental to health services and jobs.
A new study reveals that cuts in foreign aid by Western nations could lead to over 10 million new HIV infections and nearly 3 million deaths by the decade's end, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.
In a controversial move, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has canceled approximately $12 billion in federal grants aimed at combating infectious diseases and supporting mental health services. Lawmakers are outraged as funding cuts threaten public health initiatives across several states.