Johns Hopkins University is laying off more than 2,000 employees after losing a massive chunk of government funding. The cuts affect both U.S. and international staff, with most layoffs hitting global health and international aid programs.
The move comes after the Trump administration pulled $800 million in USAID funding, a critical source of financial support for Johns Hopkins’ worldwide research and humanitarian work. University officials say the funding loss forced them to make difficult decisions, impacting employees across multiple departments.
The affected programs focus on global health, infectious disease research, and foreign aid initiatives. Many of these efforts have been vital in tackling health crises worldwide, including past responses to outbreaks like Ebola and COVID-19.
Employees were notified earlier this week, and while severance packages are being offered, the sudden loss of jobs has left many scrambling. “It’s devastating. This funding kept life-saving programs running,” said one former employee who worked in an international health division.
Johns Hopkins officials have stated they are exploring alternative funding sources to keep some initiatives going, but there is no immediate solution to cover the gap left by the USAID withdrawal.
🇺🇸 JOHNS HOPKINS SLASHES 2,000 JOBS AFTER TRUMP ADMIN CUTS $800M IN GRANTS
Johns Hopkins University just announced its biggest layoffs in history, cutting 2,000 jobs after the Trump administration axed $800 million in USAID grants.
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The layoffs also raise concerns about the broader impact on global health research. Experts warn that cutting funding from well-established institutions like Johns Hopkins could slow medical advancements and reduce aid to vulnerable communities worldwide.
The university has not ruled out further cost-cutting measures, but for now, the focus is on helping displaced employees transition while looking for ways to sustain their most critical programs. Meanwhile, discussions continue about whether any government funding could be restored in the future.
As the situation unfolds, those affected by the layoffs, and the communities that benefited from the programs, are left hoping for a way forward.
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