on this week's #WTHealth podcast: @shefali.bsky.social, @laurenweberhp.bsky.social, and Maya Goldman on declining health coverage, Trump anti-fraud efforts, and rx prices, plus @celinegounder.com with the latest on ebola. kffhealthnews.org/podcast/what...

EXCLUSIVE: American doctor now twice evacuated for Ebola exposure watches from Prague as his colleagues in the Congo begin to die of the "casket disease" The Christian missionary said "you see this amazing mix of fear and courage and hopelessness and beauty and ugliness.” 👇

Thermometer checks. A questionnaire about their travel history and symptoms. CDC staff observing them for signs of illness. What awaits U.S. passengers returning from Ebola-afflicted regions at Washington Dulles International airport Victoria Craw and me www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

"U.S. foreign assistance to Congo has dropped sharply to about $21 million allocated for fiscal year 2026, down from $430 million in 2025 and $1.4 billion in 2024" How aid cuts left DRC dangerously under-resourced as Ebola erupts @raelombuor.bsky.social @rchason.bsky.social me @lenasun.bsky.social

NEWS: Around the same time, the wife and children of another missionary doctor from the same group returned to the United States, according to the head of the missionary group and a CDC official. More from @lenasun.bsky.social and me below @washingtonpost.com

NEW: The American missionary doctor who contracted Ebola in the DRC may have gotten infected while performing surgery on a patient. His physician wife is also isolating with their four kids, aged 1 to 7. She was exposed to a pregnant patient who later died me & @lenasun.bsky.social

RFK Jr. wanted a health overhaul led by outsiders. Now some are gone, raising concerns from some MAHA allies about his influence. — Some officials argue leaders, like Wiles, are committed to MAHA & changes are to reduce "unnecessary noise" With @laurenweberhp.bsky.social & @ddiamond.bsky.social

on this week's #WTHealth podcast: @laurenweberhp.bsky.social, @alicemiranda.bsky.social, and @rachelcohrs.bsky.social on the Makary ouster, the Trump Administration push for procreation, and an interview with @baldwin.senate.gov. kffhealthnews.org/podcast/what...

Trump pulled Casey Means's nomination for surgeon general Means said it came down to "three disgruntled senators" & doesn't represent MAHA's momentum New pick Nicole Saphier has criticized RFK Jr.'s moves w @rachelroubein.bsky.social @ddiamond.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

a good opportunity to revisit some of @laurenweberhp.bsky.social and my reporting on exactly what RFK Jr. has said and how often he has said it: wapo.st/41RqWY9

An honor to be named a Livingston Award finalist with the incomparable @caitlingilbert.bsky.social -- so thrilled to be recognized for our work quantifying RFK Jr.'s disparaging remarks on vaccines and how vaccination rates are falling across the country for @washingtonpost.com Those stories:

Top GOP senators Bill Cassidy and John Barrasso, both physicians, pressed RFK Jr. on vaccines amid his controversial moves. After the hearing, Cassidy told reporters the secretary’s remarks on immunizations were “illuminating.” Updated w/ @rachelroubein.bsky.social below @washingtonpost.com

RFK Jr. ends his blitz of congressional hearings with chief GOP antagonist Sen. Bill Cassidy Unpacked with @rachelroubein.bsky.social the political dynamics at play amid their public meeting ahead of the midterms Check back for updates here: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

“Her food stamps didn’t cover her sweetened wild cherry sparkling water or semisweet chocolate chips for baking, but paid for some ultra-processed items.” @rachelroubein.bsky.social dives into the maze of SNAP changes in the states @washingtonpost.com

RFK Jr. begins a seven hearing blitz on Capitol Hill this morning. Here’s what we’re watching with updates throughout the day. With @laurenweberhp.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

FDA weighs lifting peptide restrictions amid wellness craze and push from RFK Jr. The agency had previously restricted some peptides due to safety concerns. With @laurenweberhp.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

Despite President Trump saying Sunday “we have a lot of great candidates for that” when asked about Casey Means’s stalled surgeon general nomination, the White House reiterated its support for her tonight. w/ @rachelroubein.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

RFK Jr. and Oz have a plan to save rural health care. Here's the catch. My latest @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

MAHA’s political power tested as Casey Means's nomination stalls w/ @rachelroubein.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

On this week's #WTHealth pod: @laurenweberhp.bsky.social, @alicemiranda.bsky.social, and @sangerkatz.bsky.social on vaccine policy, ACA, and more. Plus @drewaltman.bsky.social helps kick off our new series: "How Would You Fix It?" kffhealthnews.org/news/podcast...

When President Donald Trump warned pregnant women against using Tylenol by tying it to autism without a proven link, the country listened, a @jeremyfaust.bsky.social & Barnett examination in the Lancet suggests w/ @arianaec.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

Ahead of the midterms, RFK Jr. is messaging on food & drug pricing, and downplaying vaccines, as some Republicans warn vaccines could be a liability. This comes as influential MAHA leaders want to spend big for GOP. Tony Lyons wants to raise $100M. w/ @laurenweberhp.bsky.social

🚨 Inside RFK Jr.’s long-running crusade against the flu vaccine w/ @lenasun.bsky.social @caitlingilbert.bsky.social -links vaccine to his voice condition without evidence  -moved to kill a flu vaccine campaign his 2nd day on job -changed vaccine schedule www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

Trump's order to promote a widely used weedkiller sparked swift & fierce backlash from some MAHA supporters With @laurenweberhp.bsky.social washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

Well, I was laid off at The Washington Post today. It's been an honor to work with some of the best journalists in the business. I'm hoping to continue reporting, producing videos and finding long-forgotten archival footage. If you have any openings, reach out.

I’m stunned and heartbroken. I’ve been laid off, along with so many dear colleagues. Making my way to The Post nine years ago felt like a dream come true.

Still working to hold power to account here @washingtonpost.com on the health team amid our crushing losses yesterday. Email/signal/DM with tips as the work continues.

"While children in California, which does not allow for nonmedical vaccine exemptions, are vaccinated against measles at 96 percent, there is not a single county in Idaho, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah or Wisconsin whose kindergarten rates meet herd immunity protection."

Our interviews with nearly 100 people reveal how Kennedy has upended the nation's public health and vaccine infrastructure. His allies say they want him as secretary for 8 years. Read our deep dive @rachelroubein.bsky.social @lenasun.bsky.social and me, edited by @fenitn.bsky.social

!!! The Post obtained hot mic comments by the chair of RFK Jr.'s CDC vaccine committee. "We feel like a little bit like puppets on a string as opposed to really being an independent advisory panel" wapo.st/4atob4M

RFK Jr.'s campaign against artificial colors has sent the food industry scrambling. Inside one lab where scientists are inventing food dyes of the future ⬇ & photos by Andrew Spear www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

“God is an anti-vaxxer, and he needs you to speak up." My latest inside the conference held by the anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr., which celebrated its newfound Washington influence this weekend in Austin. @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Casey Means's hearing over her surgeon general nomination is postponed as she has gone into labor, according to Stephen Lewerenz, a spokesman for health committee chair Sen. Bill Cassidy. @washingtonpost.com @rachelroubein.bsky.social Story updating shortly: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Before Casey Means faces the Senate health committee tomorrow, take a listen to our @washingtonpost.com Post Reports podcast to learn more about the Surgeon General pick who left the medical mainstream. www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/pos...

Ivermectin took on symbolic power during the pandemic, despite being ineffective against coronavirus. Now, Florida wants to study it for cancer. My @washingtonpost.com latest examines how a Joe Rogan, Mel Gibson podcast translates to research dollars www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

She left the medical mainstream and rose to be RFK Jr.'s surgeon general pick Read my and @rachelroubein.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com deep dive on Casey Means www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Research tying Tylenol to autism lost in court. Then it won Trump’s ear Take a read to learn more about how Wisner Baum, the personal injury firm RFK Jr. consulted for, took an early interest w/ Dan Gilbert, @arianaec.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Meet the parents skipping or delaying vaccination: Our @washingtonpost.com @kff.org poll found they are more likely to home-school their children, be White and very religious, identify as Republican or be under 35 www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

On Tuesday on the hill, Sen. Ron Johnson touted results from an unpublished study commissioned by an anti-vaccine group as showing the risk of childhood vaccines. I asked why the study hadn't been published of Henry Ford Health, where the author who did not testify worked.

Meet the new vaccine panel advisors RFK Jr. is considering Two urged removal of mRNA coronavirus vaccines. One said physicians “blindly believed” in them. Another said covid isn’t “scary” noting Jesus touched lepers W @lenasun.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

NEW: in recent weeks, right wing media and influencers have seized on new research suggesting a connection between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism Ariana Cha, @laurenweberhp.bsky.social and I broke down the science and what MAHA influencers are claiming wapo.st/4gdFIPt

Florida's move to erase school immunization requirements emboldens opponents of vaccine mandates nationwide. Trisha Thadani & @laurenweberhp.bsky.social report www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

NEW: RFK Jr.’s upending of vaccine policy is driving some states to break away from Trump admin guidelines while others are further loosening shot requirements. Me and @laurenweberhp.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

NEW: The CDC has been in crisis for months. After the firing of its director, resignations of senior leaders, staff + experts are bracing for what could be death knell for public health credibility. Me + @laurenweberhp.bsky.social + @davidovalle.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

As something of a side note, RFK Jr. said twice today that the CDC website touts abortion as one of the greatest medical advancements. It does not, as @laurenweberhp.bsky.social & @caitlingilbert.bsky.social reported www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Three senior leaders who resigned in protest told The Post they were asked to participate in an unscientific vaccine recommendation process that they believe could harm the health of Americans. More from @lenasun.bsky.social @laurenweberhp.bsky.social @davidovalle.bsky.social 🎁: wapo.st/46aNJB0

Hundreds of bullets. An officer slain. A silent Trump. After CDC shooting, shock turns to anger. From Atlanta, myself & @lenasun.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com Edited @fenitn.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

The whole-virus vaccines that RFK Jr. is pushing to replace mRNA have a long history. During the pandemic, China relied on this tech. Their vaccines were less effective than mRNA. Study --> pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35412612/ @laurenweberhp.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

“You have to ... wonder why the secretary is directing these sort of actions against probably one of the most powerful platforms in medicine that has come along in the last 20 years." @washingtonpost.com fact check by @carolynyjohnson.bsky.social and me www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

NEW: Inside "Operation Gold Rush," the biggest Medicare fraud bust ever. For years, people got mysterious bills for catheters. Feds now say more than 1 million Americans' information was compromised in $10B-plus scheme. Alleged perps still got away with $1B. with @laurenweberhp.bsky.social