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Kennedy's Controversial Biosurveillance Program Sparks Expert Concerns
9/9/2025
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Story summary
- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a controversial “biosurveillance” program, surprising experts.
- He referenced the “Biothreat Radar Detection System” in a Wall Street Journal op-ed to rebuild trust in the CDC.
- Experts, including Giga Gronvall, questioned the program's legitimacy.
- HHS spokesperson Emily Hilliard noted AI would assist in pathogen detection.
- Concerns emerged about potential discrimination against immigrants with health issues and budget cuts affecting data accuracy.
