Kennedy Vows Overhaul of Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. commits to reforming the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program to ensure fair compensation for vaccine-injured individuals. Collaborating with Attorney General Pam Bondi, Kennedy aims to restore the program to its intended purpose.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 28-07-2025 22:54 IST | Created: 28-07-2025 22:54 IST
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan to overhaul the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) to ensure it properly compensates victims of vaccine injuries.
Kennedy criticized the VICP on social media, stating it has failed to meet its mandate of promptly and fairly compensating affected individuals.
He is collaborating with Attorney General Pam Bondi in an effort to realign the program with its original congressional intent.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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