Trump’s deep public health cuts hinder response to record US cyclosporiasis outbreak

<p>Experts say layoffs, reduced disease surveillance and Medicaid cuts have made the foodborne parasite more difficult to track and contain</p><p>As soon as Michigan detected the first sign of cyclosporiasis cases in late June, health officials swung into action, notifying federal agencies and releasing a notice on 1 July ahead of the holiday weekend alerting home cooks and commercial kitchens alike to the risks of potentially contaminated produce. They worked through the holiday weekend and haven’t had a day off since.</p><p>Even so, cyclosporiasis can take weeks to appear, which means officials in Michigan can’t tell yet whether their warnings have helped.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/18/trump-cyclosporiasis-outbreak">Continue reading...</a>