Calley Means, a senior advisor with the Medical Association for Health and Accountability (MAHA), has issued a sharply critical assessment of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) response to recent public health challenges. In her analysis, Means highlighted significant shortcomings in the agency’s handling of both the COVID-19 pandemic and the management of chronic diseases.
Means’ critique comes amid growing concerns about the long-term effects of the pandemic on public health systems and the rising prevalence of chronic illnesses. Her comments were made public in response to a growing movement advocating for increased oversight and transparency in health agencies. The advisor’s warnings come at a time when many experts are calling for a re-evaluation of how public health resources are allocated and managed.
Meanwhile, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is preparing to appear before Congress to discuss potential budget cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services. The proposed reductions have sparked debate over their potential impact on public health initiatives, including vaccination programs, chronic disease management, and preventive care. Public health advocates are concerned that any significant budget cuts could undermine critical services and exacerbate existing healthcare disparities.