In a significant restructuring move, RFK Jr. has announced plans to lay off 10,000 employees within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is part of a broader overhaul affecting various health agencies. Critics, including Representative DeGette and Senators Murray and Baldwin, have condemned the cuts as shocking and potentially life-threatening, especially for vulnerable populations such as individuals with disabilities and those relying on essential health services. The cuts will also impact vaccine promotion and HIV prevention efforts, as RFK Jr. prepares to shut down the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy. With already visible effects in areas like King County, concerns grow regarding how these layoffs will influence public health and emergency response capabilities amid an ongoing health crisis. Former HHS officials have labeled the restructuring as a reckless move that could harm overall health outcomes in the nation.