政府2025年的停业阻止了大多数疾控中心科学家出席重大传染病会议,扰乱了关键的公共卫生工作。 A 2025 government shutdown halted most CDC scientists from attending a major infectious disease conference, disrupting critical public health efforts.

由于政府于2025年10月1日开始关闭,大多数CDC科学家无法参加IDWeek,这是全国最重要的传染病会议,尽管麻疹,百日咳,禽流感和抗生素耐药细菌的威胁日益增加. A government shutdown beginning October 1, 2025, has prevented most CDC scientists from attending IDWeek, the nation’s top infectious disease conference, despite rising threats from measles, whooping cough, bird flu, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. 疾病防治中心仅派遣了大约10名研究人员,其中大部分由于休假和资金削减而无法参加。 The CDC sent only about 10 researchers, most unable to attend due to furloughs and funding cuts. 这是经过数月的中断,包括通信冻结、裁员和裁减四分之一的劳动力,破坏了公共卫生应对努力。 This follows months of disruptions, including a communications freeze, layoffs, and workforce reductions of a quarter, undermining public health response efforts. 批评者说,政府的限制阻碍了重要的研究共享和合作,像迈克尔·奥斯特霍尔姆这样的专家发起了新的倡议以填补这一空白。 Critics say the administration’s restrictions are hindering vital research sharing and collaboration, with experts like Michael Osterholm launching new initiatives to fill the gap. 一些疾控中心科学家被禁止提交有关儿科COVID-19并发症的研究结果,从而引起对延误公共卫生警告的关切。 Some CDC scientists were barred from presenting findings on pediatric COVID-19 complications, raising concerns about delayed public health warnings. 卫生和公众服务部维护其确保财政和道德问责制的行动。 The Department of Health and Human Services defends its actions as ensuring fiscal and ethical accountability.