Johns Hopkins Cuts 2,000 Jobs After Losing $800M in USAID Funding
Johns Hopkins University is laying off over 2,000 employees following the withdrawal of $800 million in USAID funding by the Trump administration. The cuts affect both domestic and international staff, primarily impacting global health and international aid programs.
The affected programs specialize in global health, infectious disease research, and foreign aid initiatives that have been crucial in responding to worldwide health crises, including Ebola and COVID-19 outbreaks.
Johns Hopkins Hospital exterior view
Key impacts of the funding withdrawal:
- Over 2,000 jobs eliminated across multiple departments
- Severance packages offered to affected employees
- Major disruption to international health research programs
- Reduced capacity for global humanitarian work
JOHNS HOPKINS SLASHES 2,000 JOBS AFTER TRUMP ADMIN CUTS $800M IN GRANTS
University officials are actively seeking alternative funding sources to maintain critical programs, though no immediate solution has been identified to bridge the substantial funding gap. The cuts have raised concerns among experts about potential slowdowns in medical advancement and reduced support for vulnerable communities worldwide.
The university continues to:
- Help displaced employees transition
- Explore new funding opportunities
- Maintain essential programs where possible
- Engage in discussions about potential future government funding restoration
These layoffs represent the largest workforce reduction in Johns Hopkins' history, with lasting implications for global health research and international aid initiatives.