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CDC officials resign en masse over RFK Jr’s policies they warn will lead to deaths of children and vulnerable adults

‘America is going to be far less healthy, far less safe, and when the next global health emergency hits, we’ll knock on CDC’s door and no one will be there,’ warns one leading public health expert

The Independent UK

Is Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. 'Weaponizing Public Health' by Removing the CDC Director?

The CDC needs drastic reform, but RFK Jr.'s firing of agency head Susan Monarez does not achieve that.

Reason

Departures roil the CDC leadership. What's next for the agency?

Operations at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are in jeopardy after the ousting of the CDC director and the resignation of several high-profile agency leaders

The Independent UK

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A Heavier Case Load, Diminished Care

Due to Trump’s funding cuts, “having sex is about to get a lot more dangerous,” warns a Los Angeles nurse whose work helps prevent the spread of HIV.

Capital & Main

RFK Jr ally chosen to lead CDC as departing officials hit out at vaccine messaging – as it happened

Deputy health secretary Jim O’Neill will become interim CDC director as staffers rally for officials who quit. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

Susan Monarez, First CDC Director Who is Not a Medical Doctor Since 1950s, Ousted in Less Than a Month

Susan Monarez, the first non-MD CDC director since the 1950s, was ousted after less than a month amid clashes over vaccine policy and political pressure.

International Business Times UK

The Latest: White House says CDC director is fired, agency leaders resign

The director of the nation’s top public health agency is challenging a White House announcement that she's been fired, and several other top leaders of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have resigned, saying President Donald Trump’s administration is putting politics in the way of keeping Americans safe

The Independent UK

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White House Fires US Health Agency Head After She Refused To Quit

The Trump administration confirmed Wednesday it had fired the head of the top US public health agency after she refused to step down during a standoff with vaccine skeptic Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The escalating dispute over Kennedy's sweeping overhaul of US vaccine policy also led to five…

International Business Times

CDC Director Susan Monarez Defies Ouster, Vows To Protect Science Amid Robert Kennedy Jr. Vaccine Policy Clash

Susan Monarez, confirmed as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director in July 2025, refused to resign on Wednesday after reports of her removal sparked a major public health controversy.

Benzinga

CDC erupts in chaos after ousted chief Susan Monarez refuses to resign

Lawyers for Monarez say she was ‘targeted’ for ‘protecting the public’ by not endorsing ‘unscientific’ orders

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: top CDC officials resign over ‘weaponization of public health’

Top US public health agency loses number of key officials as director ousted weeks into the job. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 27 August at a glance

The Guardian - US

Ousted CDC director targeted for ‘protecting the public over serving a political agenda’ lawyer claims

Susan Monarez was weeks into her job as CDC director when the Health and Human Services Department announced her removal

The Independent UK

Botswana declares public health emergency over medical shortages as Trump aid cuts hit

The diamond-rich country faces mounting debt while losing two-thirds of its support for its from the US

The Independent UK

Texas Legislature approves bill making ivermectin an over-the-counter drug

Some people use the drug to treat COVID, even though it’s not approved by the FDA for such use. The bill now awaits the governor’s signature.

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International Business Times UK

Legionaire's Disease Outbreak In UK Update: Symptoms To Watch Out As 25 People Now Infected

Legionnaires' outbreak confirmed with 25 UK cases. NHS warns on symptoms while HSE launches urgent water safety checks.

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How Mike Torchia and the Trump White House Are Putting Childhood Fitness Back on the National Agenda

Obesity has quietly become one of the most destabilizing public health issues in the United States, shaping everything from life expectancy to the financial sustainability of the healthcare system.

The Independent UK

A new strain of Covid is causing a spike in California as officials grapple with Trump’s vaccine policies

Health officials under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have delayed and gummed up the approval of new Covid-19 jabs even as the new ‘Stratus’ subvariant surges in the Golden State

The Conversation

Interpersonal violence in NZ is a public health crisis, not just a social one – new research

More than 60% of women in New Zealand have experienced some form of interpersonal violence – an alarming statistic with serious implications for public health.

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8 Fast-Food Ingredients That Have Quietly Been Pulled in Multiple States

The fast-food industry is under immense pressure from consumers to offer “cleaner” and healthier menu options. In response, many of the largest chains have been quietly reformulating their recipes to remove controversial and artificial ingredients. These changes often happen without a major national press announcement. The companies will simply pull…

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Why Are Food Recalls Reported Late in Certain Southern States?

When a food product is recalled for a safety issue like Listeria or E. coli, a rapid and effective communication system is critical to protecting public health. Federal agencies like the FDA and the USDA will issue a national alert, but it is often up to state and local health…

The Independent UK

Takeaways from scientists on the Trump administration's work on climate change and public health

Scientists are criticizing two key documents from the Trump administration that challenge the idea that climate change endangers the public

The Texas Tribune

As measles exploded, West Texas officials looked to CDC scientists. No one answered.

Emails show how overwhelmed West Texas officials were as they asked CDC for guidance on how to respond to the explosive outbreak.

The Independent UK

‘Out here all alone’: Texas health officials’ pleas for help were ignored by CDC as measles cases grew, report says

Public health officials in Texas were met with little to no response from CDC officials when they first reported a measles outbreak earlier this year, according to a new report

The Independent UK

What to know as Mississippi declares public health emergency over spike in infant deaths

There were 9.7 infant deaths for every 1,000 live births in 2024 in Mississippi.

The Conversation

How federal officials talk about health is shifting in troubling ways – and that change makes me worried for my autistic child

The Make America Healthy Again movement has generated a lot of discussion about public health. But the language MAHA proponents use to describe health and disease has also raised concerns among the disability and chronic illness communities.

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