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Fact checking Robert F Kennedy’s statements to Senate on COVID, vaccines | Health News

United States Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr sparred with US senators over his management of health agencies and past comments about COVID-19 vaccines and antidepressants. At several points during the hours-long Senate Finance Committee hearing on Thursday, Kennedy said senators were making up information or distorting his record. “You are being…

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Senate clashes with RFK Jr over vaccine policies and CDC firings | Coronavirus pandemic News

Published On 4 Sep 20254 Sep 2025 Lawmakers in the United States Senate grilled Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr during a hearing focused on the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back vaccine access. During Thursday’s hearing, Kennedy criticised CDC recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic tied to lockdowns and masking policies, and…

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Does India have a stray dog epidemic? | Health

India’s Supreme Court in early August issued a dramatic order calling for the removal of all stray dogs from the streets of the national capital, prompting outrage from animal rights activists. Days later, the country’s top court amended that order after a larger bench of judges looked at the case, effectively allowing municipal authorities to…

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White House picks Robert Kennedy Jr’s deputy to replace ousted CDC director | Health News

The administration of United States President Donald Trump is expected to install Jim O’Neill as acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), replacing a director who clashed with the White House over policies that defy scientific evidence. News outlets, including The Washington Post and The Associated Press, reported O’Neill’s selection after…

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