Johns Hopkins will lay off over 2,000 employees
Johns Hopkins University will lay off over 2,000 employees, including nearly 2,000 international positions and 247 in the U.S. This decision follows cuts to USAID funding and will impact public health programs, particularly in HIV prevention and treatment. The layoffs will affect key initiatives, such as the Accelerate program in India, which has provided vital HIV testing and treatment. Other programs, including tuberculosis research and cholera trials, will also be halted, raising concerns about disease transmission. These job cuts come amid broader funding challenges for health research in the U.S. The reduction in workforce may weaken the country's ability to respond to health emergencies and maintain essential public health services.