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MNN US · May 12, 2026 · 1 min read

Marty Makary removed as head of US FDA

What happened: Marty Makary has been ousted as head of the US Food and Drug Administration under Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

Why it matters:

  • Leadership changes at the FDA could affect US health policy and regulatory decisions.
  • The move signals ongoing shifts within the US health department under the new secretary.

MNN Take: Changes in top health officials often reflect new policy directions and can influence public health oversight.

Sources: BBC US & Canada