【环球财经】美疾控中心“误解聘”事件引发对公共卫生体系担忧

Core Viewpoint - The recent "misunderstanding of layoffs" at the CDC has raised significant public concern, highlighting operational chaos within U.S. government agencies and potentially threatening the stability and decision-making independence of the public health system [1][2]. Group 1: Layoff Incident - On October 10, over 1,300 employees from key research departments at the CDC received layoff notifications, which were later partially rescinded on October 11 due to a "coding error" [1][2]. - Despite the retraction of most layoff notices, approximately 600 employees remain in a layoff status, affecting critical functions within the CDC [2]. Group 2: Reactions and Implications - Two major labor unions condemned the layoffs as "illegal abuse of power," emphasizing the severity of the situation [2]. - Public health experts warn that the large-scale personnel changes could have a "devastating impact" on public health defenses both in the U.S. and globally [2]. Group 3: Ongoing Instability - The CDC has faced ongoing turmoil, including a large-scale layoff plan initiated in April affecting up to 10,000 employees, and a recent shooting incident linked to vaccine opposition [3]. - The dismissal of the CDC director and subsequent resignations of several high-ranking officials have further destabilized the agency, leading to unprecedented talent loss and undermining public trust in government health responses [3].