Despite a history of anti-vaccine advocacy, Kennedy was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services by a 52-48 vote.
Officials with Africa CDC said the USAID funding freeze is disrupting the transport of samples from suspected cases to labs.
The 90-day funding freeze, and the subsequent dismantling of USAID, has sent shockwaves throughout the community of people working on TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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