HHS Places Infant and Maternal Health Survey Team on Leave Amidst Layoffs

Washington D.C. – The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently placed the staff responsible for conducting an annual survey on infant and maternal health on administrative leave. This action occurred amidst a broader series of layoffs impacting the agency. The HHS team placed on leave managed a yearly survey designed to gather data and insights related to the health of infants and mothers. The survey’s purpose was to improve understanding of critical factors influencing maternal and infant well-being. The staff’s removal coincides with widespread layoffs within the Department of Health and Human Services.

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