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They Fought Outbreaks Worldwide. Now They’re Fighting for New Lives.

The article profiles four infectious disease specialists who lost their jobs during the Trump administration, despite their efforts to combat global outbreaks. These experts had worked tirelessly to prevent and mitigate pandemics, but their positions were eliminated as part of the administration's restructuring. One specialist, Dr. Lara Jirmanus, had helped respond to the Ebola crisis in West Africa and worked to improve global health security. Another, Dr. Luciana Borio, had warned about the threat of a pandemic prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. The article also features Dr. Benhur Lee, who had collaborated with international teams to study emerging infectious diseases, and Dr. Dennis Carroll, who had led the U.S. Agency for International Development's pandemic prevention efforts. The article highlights the valuable expertise and experience these professionals brought to the fight against global health threats, and their disappointment at being sidelined despite their proven track record of success.

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Trump’s Surgeon General Pick to Parry Concerns She’s Unqualified

The article discusses President Donald Trump's nomination of Casey Means as the new US Surgeon General. Means, who is expected to face concerns over her perceived lack of medical experience, will attempt to address these issues during a…

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Trump’s Surgeon General Pick to Parry Concerns She’s Unqualified

The article discusses President Donald Trump's nomination of Casey Means as the new US Surgeon General. Means, who is expected to face concerns over her perceived lack of medical experience, will attempt to address…

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Oct 27, 2025·NYTT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Behind the Dismantling of the C.D.C.: Reform or ‘Humiliation’?

The article discusses the significant reduction in the workforce of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the Trump administration. The administration claims that the downsizing is necessary for…

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Oct 21, 2025·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Senate Plans Confirmation Hearing for Surgeon General Nominee

The Senate is planning a confirmation hearing next week for Casey Means, President Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general. Means has faced criticism over her experience and views, according to people familiar with…

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Oct 19, 2025·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Inside the Republican network behind big soda’s bid to pit Maga against Maha

The article investigates a coordinated campaign by major US soft-drink and snack-food corporations to counter the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement led by Robert F Kennedy Jr. The companies have turned to a…

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They Fought Outbreaks Worldwide. Now They’re Fighting for New Lives.

The article profiles four infectious disease specialists who lost their jobs during the Trump administration, despite their efforts to combat global outbreaks. These experts had worked tirelessly to prevent and mitigate…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergOct 28, 2025

The article discusses President Donald Trump's nomination of Casey Means as the new US Surgeon General. Means, who is expected to face concerns over her perceived lack of medical experience, will attempt to address these issues during a…

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T2 · Outlet reportNYTOct 27, 2025

The article discusses the significant reduction in the workforce of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the Trump administration. The administration claims that the downsizing is necessary for reform, but critics…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergOct 21, 2025

The Senate is planning a confirmation hearing next week for Casey Means, President Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general. Means has faced criticism over her experience and views, according to people familiar with the matter. The…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianOct 19, 2025

The article investigates a coordinated campaign by major US soft-drink and snack-food corporations to counter the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement led by Robert F Kennedy Jr. The companies have turned to a network of Republican…

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T2 · Outlet reportNYTOct 13, 2025

The article profiles four infectious disease specialists who lost their jobs during the Trump administration, despite their efforts to combat global outbreaks. These experts had worked tirelessly to prevent and mitigate pandemics, but…

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