As African officials look for ways to slow a sharp drop in health assistance, they predict an impact of 2 million to 4 million deaths per year.
The nomination of former congressman David Weldon, MD, to lead the CDC was pulled shortly before a Senate confirmation hearing this morning.
ACIP members have routinely stated any conflicts of interest at the start of each meeting and ahead of each discussion and vote.
In related news, the Supreme Court today said the Trump administration must release its 90-day freeze on foreign aid funding.
The Trump administration also terminated advisory committees on long COVID and health equity.
The postponement comes amid concerns that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine critic, could make changes to the group, or get rid of it altogether.
The mass firings have hit health professionals at the CDC, FDA, NIH, and other agencies.
The authors estimate the cost of narrowing the oxygen gap at $34 billion over the next 5 years but called it a highly cost-effective investment with far-reaching effects.
The job losses at the CDC are part of a broader reduction of about 5,200 positions across other government public health agencies, including the NIH.
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.
