The Senate's confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy as health secretary raises grave concerns regarding his science denialism, including claims related to vaccines and H.I.V. The article draws parallels with the past, notably the detrimental policies of Thabo Mbeki in South Africa, whose AIDS denialism led to significant mortality. The author warns that Kennedy's similar mindset could threaten progress in the U.S. health system, potentially leading to a repeat of history where lives are jeopardized by the rejection of established scientific findings.
Robert F. Kennedy's confirmation as Health Secretary poses a significant threat due to his long history of science denialism, echoing past failures in addressing public health crises.
The dangerous consequences of science denialism were witnessed during Thabo Mbeki's presidency in South Africa, where countless lives were lost due to his refusal to accept H.I.V. causes AIDS.
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