The administration is looking to former health care executive Chris Klomp to help RFK Jr. get Trump’s health agenda back on track.
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As States and CDC Split on Vaccines, What’s Next?
Half of states have rejected federal vaccine guidance on childhood vaccines after controversial changes by the CDC. Public health experts say the split is sowing confusion and increasing the risk of outbreaks.
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One Scientist’s Mission to Change How We Prevent Overdoses
A leading addiction expert explains how he’s driven by the memory of a friend who died, and why he believes giving data on the drug supply to people on the street is more important than using it to inform national drug policy.
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Making Sense of Sweeping Cuts at HHS
Veteran health care reporter Julie Rovner breaks down the massive cuts and reorganization at HHS and answers listeners’ questions about what to expect next.
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As Trump Targets USAID, What’s at Stake for U.S. and Global Health?
The Trump administration’s swift and sweeping efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development is creating chaos across global public health efforts. A doctor working to stop an Ebola outbreak in Uganda reflects on consequences, now and long-term, of America’s abrupt change in policy.
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The Powerful Vaccine Committee RFK Jr. Could Soon Control
If the Senate confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — a vaccine skeptic — to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, he would control an influential group of federal vaccine advisors.
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Infection Is Not the Only Pandemic Health Risk
Preeti Malani on data showing an increase in ED visit rates for mental health, overdose and violence during the pandemic.