Federal Health Grant Cuts and Local Services: What Happened and Why It Matters

The Trump administration is cutting $600 million in federal public health grants. The money will be taken from four states: California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota. The grants were given by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The money helped local health departments, hospitals and community groups hire staff and update data systems. Many grants supported H.I.V. prevention and disease surveillance. State leaders have filed a lawsuit to stop the cuts and say the moves will hurt people who need care. Public health officials warn that cutting this money could slow responses to outbreaks. Many local clinics rely on federal grants to offer free testing and treatment.