Kennedy's Crusade: Reforming Vaccine Injury Compensation

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to reform the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on Monday, highlighting concerns over corruption and inefficiency. Kennedy, known for his skepticism towards vaccines, claims the so-called 'Vaccine Court' fails to fulfill its mandate of compensating victims fairly and efficiently.

In his post on X, Kennedy criticized the program's current structure, which positions the Department of Health and Human Services, the agency he leads, as the defendant rather than vaccine manufacturers. He is collaborating with Attorney General Pam Bondi to address these issues, aspiring to restore the program to its original congressional intent.

Kennedy's actions are part of a broader agenda to overhaul U.S. vaccine, food, and medicine regulations. Past moves include replacing the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices members with vaccine skeptics. His history of challenging vaccine safety and promoting discredited theories has drawn criticism from the medical community.

(With inputs from agencies.)