The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has refused to review Moderna's application for an mRNA flu vaccine, a move that surprised the vaccine maker, according to a news release late Tuesday from Moderna. This decision comes amid growing hostility towards vaccines and mRNA vaccines in particular, and is the latest action from an agency overseen by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known anti-vaccine activist.
Moderna's announcement followed the Trump administration's plan to rescind a key climate pollution regulation, as reported by NPR News. The EPA intends to end the 2009 endangerment finding, which determined that pollutants from burning fossil fuels could be regulated under the Clean Air Act. The EPA now argues it lacks the legal authority to regulate these pollutants.
Meanwhile, African countries are being urged to prioritize universal health coverage, ensuring all citizens have access to healthcare, according to Nature News. A report by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) highlights the need for a unified approach to health financing, including a single plan, budget, and report.
In other health news, pregnant women and their healthcare providers often rely on limited data when considering medication risks, as reported by Nature News. Epidemiologist Kristin Wall from Emory University shared her experience during her pregnancy in 2021, highlighting the challenges of weighing risks and benefits with limited information.
Additionally, one of America's best foreign aid programs has been revived, according to Vox. The USAID's pioneering research and development lab has been resurrected as an independent nonprofit, a year after its dissolution. This lab focuses on innovation in global health and other areas.
Discussion
AI Experts & Community
Be the first to comment