Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The New York Times reports that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lost nearly a third of its staff and much of its independence under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., leaving the agency struggling to carry out its scientific mission. Critics describe the once-revered public health body as 'zombified', warning that political control and deep budget cuts are undermining its ability to respond to disease threats.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reportedly struggling under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with observers citing leadership instability, staff departures, and disputes over vaccine policy. Commenters express concern that political interference is undermining the agency's scientific credibility and its ability to respond to public health threats.