NEW YORK (AP) — A year ago, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to rebuild trust in federal health agencies with “radical transparency.” However, many crucial health reports and data are now delayed or missing, mainly due to layoffs and policies from the previous administration. For example, public health researcher Ariel Beccia expressed frustration over the loss of essential data that helps aid LGBTQ youth. Despite claims from officials that transparency efforts are being enhanced, the visible reduction in data availability has raised alarm among health experts, casting doubt on the current direction of federal health agencies.
Trust in Health Agencies at Risk One Year After Kennedy's Promise
Trust in Health Agencies at Risk One Year After Kennedy's Promise
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aimed for transparency in health agencies, yet reports show a decline in available health data and increased frustration among researchers.
One year after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vowed to increase transparency in U.S. health agencies, researchers report a significant reduction in the availability of crucial health data. Layoffs and policy changes initiated during the Trump administration have resulted in the discontinuation of important health reports, causing frustration among public health experts. Health officials claim that the changes have enhanced agency operations, but critics argue it undermines public health efforts, highlighting a need for critical data to address issues like LGBTQ health and drug overdoses.
