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How Trump is remaking US public health, with NY Times reporter Apoorva Mandavilli
Feb 8, 2025
Apoorva Mandavilli, a New York Times science and global health reporter, discusses the dramatic shifts in U.S. public health policy during the Trump administration. She delves into the controversial nomination of RFK Jr. and the deepening vaccine skepticism in America. Mandavilli explores the implications of withdrawing from the WHO and the challenges of public trust in health messaging. With rising concerns about future pandemics, she highlights a crucial need for reform in health institutions like the CDC and NIH, questioning whether these changes are corrections or risks.
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- The Trump administration's initiatives, including slashing funding and altering institutions like the CDC and FDA, could drastically reshape U.S. public health policy and its global implications.
- RFK Jr.'s controversial views on vaccines present significant challenges to public trust in health initiatives and could undermine vaccination efforts amid rising chronic disease rates.
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Potential Implications of Trump’s Health Care Policy
The Trump administration's approach to health care indicates significant shifts in funding and policy that could affect public health both domestically and globally. Key changes include slashing government spending and revamping institutions like the CDC, NIH, and FDA. The withdrawal from the World Health Organization is particularly concerning, as it removes a crucial entity that provides health guidelines and drug approval support for many countries, including the U.S. The confirmation of RFK Jr. as head of Health and Human Services adds further uncertainty, given his controversial views that could influence public trust and scientific integrity.
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