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Trump’s administration, long vocal about medical freedom, has imposed strict quarantines and entry restrictions in response to Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks, including quarantining Hondius passengers; critics say the moves echo COVID-era overreach, while officials frame them as science-driven containment with tighter in-person monitoring at points of entry.
The CDC’s acting director, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, reportedly delayed the release of an MMWR study showing Covid vaccines reduce severe illness, citing concerns about the observational method; the paper, based on a test‑negative design, was expected to indicate about a 50% reduction in severe outcomes among adults with the 2025‑26 vaccine formulation. Officials say leadership routinely reviews papers for methodological issues, while critics within and around the Trump administration have framed vaccine research debates as political interference. If the MMWR paper isn’t published, the authors could submit the findings to a medical journal after further analysis.
The NIH launches a 'Scientific Freedom Lectures' series led by director Jay Bhattacharya, starting with Matthew Ridley, a British science journalist known for fringe climate ideas and support for the COVID lab-leak theory, raising questions about the series’ scientific basis and Bhattacharya’s drive for NIH reform in light of mainstream evidence on SARS-CoV-2 origins and climate science.
The White House named Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of the CDC’s pandemic response and co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, to lead the CDC on an acting basis.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the NIH, will serve as acting director of the CDC until a permanent appointee is named, as part of a White House leadership shake-up at HHS; experts warn that one person leading both agencies could complicate public health amid funding cuts and staff turnover at the CDC.
Democrats celebrated a roughly $20 billion increase for the NIH in the law signed by President Trump, but NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plan to redirect a large portion of discretionary funds toward autism research and away from some health-disparity and transgender programs, while shifting more money to red-state institutions by decoupling research and facilities funding and creating a “market for science.” Supporters say the moves aim to improve national health outcomes and address rural needs, but critics warn they could undercut coastal research power and merit-based funding depending on Congress and policy details.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford researcher known for advocating herd immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the National Institutes of Health. Bhattacharya co-authored the controversial Great Barrington Declaration, which opposed lockdowns and mask mandates, suggesting that allowing the virus to spread among the young and healthy could build natural immunity. His nomination has raised concerns, especially among long COVID patients and advocates, about the future direction of NIH research and funding under the Trump administration.
Donald Trump has nominated Jay Bhattacharya, a known lockdown sceptic, to lead the National Institute of Health (NIH), pending Senate confirmation. Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor and co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, has criticized blanket lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic, arguing they caused unnecessary harm. His appointment is part of a broader shake-up in health leadership, including vaccine sceptics like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Critics, including former NIH director Francis Collins, have labeled Bhattacharya's views as dangerous, while supporters argue for a reevaluation of lockdown policies.
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor known for opposing Covid lockdowns, as the director of the National Institutes of Health. Bhattacharya co-authored the "Great Barrington Declaration," advocating for herd immunity through natural infection, a stance criticized by many health experts. Trump also intends to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, and Jim O’Neill as deputy secretary. Bhattacharya aims to reform American scientific institutions to restore public trust.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor known for opposing COVID-19 lockdowns, to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya co-authored the Great Barrington Declaration, advocating for 'Focused Protection' over widespread lockdowns, which he argued had negative health impacts. His nomination, alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Department of Health and Human Services, reflects Trump's intent to reshape U.S. health policy. Bhattacharya's stance on lockdowns remains controversial, though some former critics have reconsidered their views.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University professor and critic of the federal COVID-19 response, has been chosen by Donald Trump to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, known for his work in health policy and economics, promises to implement reforms at the NIH.
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Jay Bhattacharya, a physician and economist from Stanford, to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a major agency responsible for the country's biomedical research. Bhattacharya will collaborate with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to advance medical research and improve public health.
Former President Donald Trump has selected Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University physician known for his controversial views on pandemic management, to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford health researcher and critic of COVID-19 mandates, to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya's nomination, which requires Senate confirmation, could significantly impact the future of medical science and NIH's structure. His involvement in the controversial "Great Barrington Declaration" has drawn criticism from some public health experts, while others see him as a qualified leader who could bring fresh perspectives to the agency. The nomination comes amid broader discussions about potential restructuring and budget changes at the NIH.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford physician and economist known for his controversial views on Covid-19, as the new director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, a critic of lockdowns and mandates during the pandemic, has called for significant reforms at the NIH, accusing former leaders of stifling scientific debate. His appointment aligns with Trump's pattern of selecting contrarian figures for health roles, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary. Bhattacharya's nomination has been praised by supporters of his pandemic stance, including Senator Rand Paul.