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CDC has a permanent director in place at last, after the Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz's nomination to what has become a politically charged role.

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The US launches a concerted effort to "restore American leadership in clinical trials" as it deals with the emergence of China as a global R&D hub.

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Marty Makary's position as FDA Commissioner is said to be in jeopardy, raising the threat of further chaos at the agency if he is ousted.

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Former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz could end months at the CDC without Senate-confirmed leadership if she becomes Director.

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A change to the ACIP charter has raised concerns of even greater political influence over the vaccine panel by HHS Secretary Kennedy.

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A US judge has stymied attempts by HHS Secretary Kennedy to change immunisation policy, stopping this week's vaccine advisory panel from going ahead.