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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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- 1CDC Called 'Zombified' as Cuts Hamper Its Mission●‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission
The New York Times reports that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lost nearly a third of its staff and its independence under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with critics describing the agency as 'zombified'. The cuts and tightened political control are said to be undermining its ability to carry out its scientific and public health mission.
- 2MAHA split signals trouble for Kennedy's health agenda▼Maha split shows all is not well with Kennedy’s US health revolution
The Financial Times reports a split within the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement, suggesting internal divisions over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push to reshape US health policy. The fracture indicates that the broader 'health revolution' associated with Kennedy faces resistance or disagreement among its own supporters, raising questions about its cohesion and future direction in Washington.
- 3Shapiro and RFK Jr. clash over measles deaths●'Real-life consequences': Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro, RFK Jr. spar over measles-associated deaths
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have publicly clashed over deaths linked to a measles outbreak, with Shapiro warning of 'real-life consequences' from the dispute. The exchange highlights ongoing friction between state leaders and federal health officials over how the outbreak and vaccine messaging are being handled.
- 4RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak 'under control' with 1,600 cases●RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' amid at least 1,600 cases in 5 states
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said a cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' despite at least 1,600 confirmed cases across five US states. The intestinal illness, typically linked to contaminated food or water, has sickened hundreds in recent weeks. Officials are continuing to investigate the source, and health experts have urged caution about declaring the outbreak contained while case counts remain high.