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The US Department of Health has suddenly cancelled billions of dollars in federal funds, putting public health and infectious disease monitoring at risk.

The US Department of Health recently decided to cancel over $12 billion in federal grants to states. These funds were essential to support the monitoring of infectious diseases, mental health services and addiction treatment, as well as to manage other critical health issues. The news, reported by the New York Times, raised concerns about the impact on local health systems.

Impact on state health departments

The cuts, according to many experts, could seriously affect the functioning of health departments at the state level. Already grappling with funding shortages, these structures are faced with an increasing number of demands and health emergencies. Priorities include chronic diseases, the rise of infections such as syphilis, and new threats such as the spread of bird flu.

A blow to mental health and addiction services

One of the most critical aspects of the funding cancellation concerns mental health services and addiction treatment programmes. These services, vital to millions of Americans, will now face even greater difficulties, with the risk of not being able to meet demand. Lack of funding could limit access to essential care, worsening the public health picture.

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