RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US

Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr canceled $500m in funding for mRNA vaccines, citing concerns over the technology's safety and efficacy. This decision affects projects by major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and Moderna targeting viruses like bird flu and Covid-19. Critics, including health experts, argue that mRNA vaccines, pivotal in combating the Covid pandemic, are safe and effective in preventing severe infections, and cutting funding could hinder future pandemic responses.