The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched an online platform called MAHA in Action to track federal and state health reforms under the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the platform offers “real-time visibility” into how reforms are improving public health. “Make America Healthy Again isn’t just a slogan—it’s a mission statement, and we’re delivering results, fast,” he said.
MAHA in Action provides updates on federal initiatives, including removing harmful additives from food, increasing vaccine safety transparency, closing loopholes for untested chemicals, and investigating causes of chronic diseases such as autism. The platform also tracks conflicts of interest among members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Recent actions by HHS include dismissing all 17 members of the ACIP panel, ending COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for pregnant women and healthy children, and ordering the removal of mercury from influenza vaccines. The platform lists ACIP members’ declarations of potential conflicts of interest dating back to 2000.
The platform features an interactive map of Kennedy’s MAHA tours and tracks state policies aligned with the MAHA agenda. Reported achievements include 12 states limiting sugary foods through SNAP waivers, eight states banning synthetic dyes in school meals, and 22 states restricting cell phone use in schools. Other state initiatives include expanding access to Ivermectin, removing fluoride from water, and regulating lab-grown meat.
The MAHA Commission, chaired by Kennedy and established under former President Donald Trump, is preparing to release its Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy report. The report examines chronic disease among children, attributing the rise to poor diets, chemical exposure, limited physical activity, and overprescription of medications.
“The momentum is real, and we’re just getting started,” Kennedy said, emphasizing the administration’s focus on transparency, accountability, and public health reform.
