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A look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul

The people that president-elect Donald Trump has selected to lead federal health agencies in his second administration include a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host

The Independent UK

Pandemic lessons for Biden’s COVID czar

Ashish Jha, the former White House Covid-19 response coordinator, discusses the country’s successes and mistakes

Salon

President-Elect Trump Selects Dr. Janette Nesheiwat As Surgeon General

President-elect Trump selects Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as next surgeon general, emphasizing preventive medicine and public health advocacy.

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WHO says mpox remains public health emergency of international concern

UN health agency says its decision is ‘based on the rising number and continuing geographic spread of cases.’

Al Jazeera

Kelly Loeffler Offered Secretary Of Agriculture Role By Trump

President-elect Trump considering Kelly Loeffler for Secretary of Agriculture; potential impact on agriculture industry and public health.

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Israel bombards Beirut suburbs as fighting rages in southern Lebanon

Five healthcare workers killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, Ministry of Public Health says.

Al Jazeera

US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water

Fights are cropping up nationwide over fluoride in drinking water

The Independent UK

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Public health surveillance, from social media to sewage, spots disease outbreaks early to stop them fast

A cluster of people talking on social media about their mysterious rashes. A sudden die-off of birds at a nature preserve. A big bump in patients showing up to a city’s hospital emergency rooms.

The Conversation

Could RFK Jr, Trump’s presumptive health secretary, ban vaccines?

RFK Jr might try to curb access to vaccines if not able to impose an outright ban but will face pushback, experts say.

Al Jazeera

Captain Tom Foundation: What has happened since charity watchdog probe began?

The Captain Tom Foundation was registered in June 2020 as a grant-making charity, for the advancement of public health and wellbeing.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Why more toilets is an urgent public health issue for London

My party trick is I can put a name to the face of every MP from the 2010-15 parliament. This was only vaguely useful a decade ago, and grows ever more redundant as time continues its remorseless march to the heat death of the universe. It may also explain my…

Evening Standard

CDC director looks to future of public health with worry - Roll Call

With two months left in her tenure, CDC Director Mandy Cohen is trying to make the case for her agency and for public health in America.

Roll Call

London Loo Alliance: More public toilets is crucial public health matter

‘Public toilets are the hallmark of a civilised society,’ said one campaigner. ‘The Romans understood this, but our local authorities don’t seem to.’

Evening Standard

Key Witness Details Suspicious Encounter Linked To Laken Riley Murder

Public health researcher Sally Kirklewski's testimony about a suspicious individual on a running trail in Athens, Georgia, wearing a navy blue jacket may l...

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The Guardian - UK

Police chief says public not warned about discarded novichok container

Counter-terrorism commander says risk of contamination in Salisbury was not discussed with public health leaders

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New Delhi Implements Emergency Measures To Combat Severe Pollution

New Delhi grapples with severe air pollution crisis, prompting strict measures and public health concerns. Efforts to combat pollution intensify amid calls...

The Guardian - UK

The appointment of Robert F Kennedy has horrified public health experts. Here are his three most dangerous ideas

He says his goal is to “Make America healthy again”. But behind the laudable slogan there’s a morass of conspiracy theories, says Devi Sridhar of Edinburgh University

The Independent UK

RFK Jr is Trump’s pick to ‘Make America Healthy Again.’ Here’s all the agencies he could oversee

Eric Garcia breaks down just how much power Kennedy would have should he lead the agency

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Mike Pence Opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'S HHS Nomination

Former VP Mike Pence opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary over abortion views, sparking debate on public health policies.

Reason

Can RFK Jr. Fix Our Dysfunctional Public Health Agencies?

His priorities may not be the drastic reforms that are actually needed.

The Independent UK

Here's how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to remake the nation's top health agencies

If confirmed as Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F

Al Jazeera

How controversial is Trump’s pick of RFK Jr as US health secretary?

More about Robert F Kennedy Jr, Trump’s health secretary pick who is sceptical of vaccines, the FDA and fluoride.

The Guardian - UK

RFK Jr could have disastrous global impact on public health, experts fear

Concerns anti-vaccine pick for US health secretary could pursue ‘anti-science positions’ on life-saving interventions

Fortune

Even if RFK Jr. fires everyone at the FDA, it won’t matter because he doesn’t know anyone with the ‘technical expertise’ to alter the rules, former chief counsel says

Donald Trump has tapped vaccine-skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Conversation

How a second Trump presidency is likely to threaten abortion rights and women’s healthcare globally

In the aftermath of the US election, much focus has been on the consequences for abortion rights across the US, and whether this will affect state-led initiatives to roll back restrictive legislation.

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