The current moves by HHS are harmful to the American people
There are many reasons over 20 medical teams are calling for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Here is a sampling of the decisions he and HHS have made:
- Food safety and security : Fewer infections kept track of → higher threat of foodborne health problem
- Analysis testing & & consultation : Limited CDC support for rare infections
- Infection monitoring : Minimized community-level monitoring for providers
- Public/provider education : Loss of relied on CDC competence for individuals & & medical professionals
- Chronic illness avoidance : Weakened programs for heart problem, diabetic issues, cancer
- Emergency action : Reduced capability for episodes & & bioterrorism hazards
- Historical epidemics : Troubles in HIV, liver disease, and STI progression
- Wellness across lifespan : Less support for pregnancy, youngster advancement, injury avoidance
- Vaccination : Limited evidence-based guidance and vaccination security oversight
- State/local health departments : Loss of CDC sources, guidance, and technological support
Yet the final straw might have been his recent activities at the CDC.