HHS Secretary Kennedy Halts $500M mRNA Vaccine Funding, Sparks Widespread Criticism
HHS Secretary Kennedy Halts $500M mRNA Vaccine Funding, Sparks Widespread Criticism Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ignited a storm of controversy following his department’s announcement on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, to cancel nearly $500 million in grants and contracts for mRNA vaccine projects. The significant cutback impacts 22 projects managed by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), targeting the innovative mRNA technology used in vaccines for respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu….