Staff at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been ordered to stop communicating with the World Health Organization, according to a new memo, dealing a significant blow to global health efforts.

Experts said the sudden stoppage was a surprise and would set back work on investigating and trying to stop outbreaks of Marburg virus and mpox in Africa, as well as brewing threats from around the world.

In a surprise decision focused on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, public health officials have been told to stop working with the

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has paused public communications until Feb. 1 as Trump appointees take control of health agencies.

The US public health officials have been instructed to immediately stop working with the World Health Organization (WHO).

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees have reportedly been told to stop working with the World Health Organization until further notice. A senior CDC official sent a memo to senior staff informing them that all collaborations with WHO must cease immediately as they "await further guidance,

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The Trump administration’s freeze on communications from U.S. health agencies is leading to another disruption: the abrupt cancellation of scientific meetings. The move covers a swath of health conditions,

The first week of President Donald Trump’s second term included several executive orders and actions that will be detrimental to public health.

Now, Trump has tamped down health communications from government agencies, including the CDC, pending approval from the new administration. Trump has singled out government health agencies, including the CDC, to suspend workers who are on the payroll specifically to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.

Dorothy Fink, who was appointed as President Donald Trump's acting secretary for HHS ... In a statement, a CDC spokesperson said HHS issued a pause on mass communications and public appearances ...