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Public Health Agencies Manage Outbreaks Amid Regulatory Changes Under RFK Jr.
Just the facts
Public health officials are responding to rising cases of measles, salmonella, and other illnesses in multiple states. Critics have expressed concern over the coordination of the federal response under the leadership of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The department has defended its active response protocols and reiterated its commitment to reforming public health agencies.
Why this is news
Recent increases in cases of preventable infectious diseases have brought federal healthcare administration policies into focus.
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