Overview

• Johns Hopkins University is eliminating over 2,200 positions, including 247 in the U.S., due to the loss of $800 million in USAID funding under the Trump administration.
• The cuts impact critical global health programs, including tuberculosis and HIV prevention projects, and clinical trials in countries like India and Bangladesh.
• Researchers warn that halting these programs could lead to increased infectious disease risks globally and in the U.S., as diseases like tuberculosis and cholera spread more easily without intervention.
• Johns Hopkins, which relies on federal grants for nearly half of its funding, is also facing potential additional cuts to NIH research funding, which has been temporarily blocked in court.
• Economic repercussions are expected in Baltimore, where Johns Hopkins is Maryland's largest private employer, contributing significantly to the state’s economy.