State Department Takes Over Global Health Programs, Reducing CDC’s International Role

A new U.S. plan scales back the CDC’s work on diseases abroad. The State Department will assume most control of global health initiatives. The shift moves responsibility from the CDC to the diplomatic agency. Critics say the State Department does not have the required expertise. They warn that cutting CDC involvement could weaken disease monitoring overseas. The proposal has drawn criticism from public‑health observers. The debate highlights tension between diplomatic and scientific approaches to global health. Observers will watch how the transition affects international disease response.