CDC Officials Outline Splintering Plans Amid Ongoing Uncertainty
The CDC is restructuring by moving several non-infectious disease divisions to the new Administration for a Healthy America, raising concerns over funding and staff relocations. Final reorganization plans are still pending official approval.
Published on April 11, 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is undergoing a major reorganization. Several non-infectious disease divisions, including areas such as dental health, occupational safety, and parts of the HIV operations, are set to be transferred to a new entity called the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA). This move, directed by CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry and supported by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., follows significant downsizing during the Trump administration that saw thousands of staff depart via layoffs and early retirements.
Uncertainty remains regarding critical issues such as the continuity of funding for state health departments and the potential relocation of CDC personnel from Atlanta to Washington, D.C. Final decisions, expected to be submitted to the White House soon, echo earlier proposals like the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, which advocated splitting the CDC into more focused agencies. Reporting from early April 2025 underscores that while the reorganization aims to create a streamlined, chronic disease-focused agency, many details are still in flux.