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US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services Secretary


Published on 2025-02-13 17:20:38 - MSN
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  • The US Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Robert F Kennedy Jr, an anti-vaccine activist as US Health and Human Services Secretary, NBC News reported. He was confirmed as US Health and Human Services Secretary with a vote of 52-48.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services in a closely watched vote. Kennedy, known for his controversial views on vaccines and public health, has promised to bring transparency and reform to the department. His confirmation has sparked a mix of reactions, with supporters praising his commitment to scrutinizing pharmaceutical industries and critics expressing concerns over his past statements on vaccines potentially undermining public health efforts. This appointment marks a significant shift in the administration's approach to health policy, focusing on issues like vaccine safety, pharmaceutical accountability, and holistic health approaches.

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