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RFK Jr. objects to UN declaration on chronic disease
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rejects the UN declaration, citing ignored key health issues and objectionable language amid broad global support.
- On Thursday, the United States, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., rejected the UN political declaration on non-communicable diseases at a special General Assembly session in New York.
- The rejection followed years of negotiations culminating in a draft seen as broadly consensual but lacking full agreement, with the US citing procedural issues and objectionable language on gender ideology and abortion.
- The declaration sets an ambitious roadmap through 2030 to reduce tobacco use, control hypertension, and expand mental health care, while recognizing air pollution as a key risk factor alongside tobacco and unhealthy diets.
- Kennedy stated the declaration "exceeds the UN's proper role" and ignored pressing health issues like ultra-processed food, which he called the "scourge" driving chronic disease, while WHO leadership endorsed the declaration's measurable targets.
- Despite US opposition, most member states showed overwhelming support, with officials urging continued action on NCDs and mental health, and the declaration expected to be considered for final adoption in October.
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RFK Jr. Dismisses UN Diseases Declaration.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the United States would reject a United Nations (UN) political declaration on non-communicable diseases.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Trump administration, and the UN General Assembly.WHEN & WHERE: The announcement took place on Thursday during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.KEY QUOTE: “The United States will …
US objects to UN's political declaration on non-communicable diseases, Kennedy says
The United States has objected to the United Nations' political declaration on non-communicable diseases, with U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. saying on Thursday it ignored the most pressing health issues.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right4Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Center, 36% Right
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- 37% of the sources are Center, 36% of the sources lean Right
37% Center
L 27%
C 37%
R 36%
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