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Former CDC Directors Sound Alarm over Kennedy’s Agency Shake-Up

Nine former CDC directors warn that Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s dismissal of experts and funding cuts jeopardize vaccine programs and public health preparedness, urging congressional oversight.

  • Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has faced criticism from nine former CDC directors for actions that they claim "are endangering every American's health" and undermining public health initiatives.
  • Kennedy's dismissal of Dr. Susan Monarez as CDC director triggered a wave of resignations among senior officials within the agency.
  • The former directors accused Kennedy of undermining vaccine trust, promoting unproven treatments, and neglecting vital health programs.
  • They called on Congress to "exercise its oversight authority over HHS" to protect public health security in America.
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Former CDC leaders worry about the agency’s direction, impact on public health

ATLANTA — Former leaders of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gathered at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday at the invitation of Democratic lawmakers to express their concerns about the future of the Atlanta-based disease-fighting agency and the potential…

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