RFK Jr’s Revolutionary Plan to Boost US Health

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Named for US Department of Health and Human Services Role

President-elect Trump’s choice to head the US Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has made it clear that he holds a firm stance against fluoride in tap water, and vaccine mandates. Kennedy’s plan to ‘Make America Healthy Again’ incorporates a multitude of ideas, although it’s uncertain what actions he will prioritize once in office.

The Role of the HHS Secretary

As the Head of HHS, Kennedy’s responsibilities will extend to overseeing major federal health agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A former environmental justice lawyer, Kennedy has become known in recent years for running an anti-vaccine charity. After his own bid for the presidency in 2024, he dropped out to join Trump’s team.

Kennedy’s Potential Impact on Vaccine Sales

News of Kennedy’s appointment as HHS Secretary led to a drop in pharmaceutical stocks, including Pfizer and Moderna, as investors considered the potential impact on vaccine sales. His public health philosophy and proposed reforms could significantly influence public health protocols come 2025.

Changes to Public Health Protocols

Some of the key changes that Kennedy has proposed include lobbying against fluoride in the water system, abolishing vaccine mandates, and making “alternative” healthcare mainstream. His aim is to transform the health landscape by encouraging people to use more “functional medicine” and devoting 50% of the NIH budget to “preventive, alternative, and holistic approaches to health.”

Reforms in Nutrition and Fitness

Another major focus of Kennedy’s healthcare reform plan is nutrition and fitness. Addressing chronic health issues such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, he has outlined a number of strategies. These include the removal of artificial food coloring and certain additives and chemicals, reforming the rules for food stamps and federally-funded institutions, and introducing new “presidential fitness standards”.

Proposed Reforms for Big Pharma

In addition to these changes, Kennedy has proposed significant reforms for Big Pharma. He intends to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices, an idea supported by many politicians but difficult to implement. He also plans to crack down on pharmaceutical ads, a practice only allowed in a few countries.

Future Uncertainty

Despite the ambitious nature of Kennedy’s plans, it’s unclear how feasible they are. Many of his proposals for public health reform conflict with Project 2025, a plan to deregulate the entire food industry. In the meantime, all eyes will be on Kennedy as he steps into his new role.