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Robert F Kennedy Jr, vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist, says Trump promised him control of health policy

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Public health experts say Kennedy's criticism of U.S. health care institutions reflects rising distrust in institutions among the public.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ debut budget pledged increases of £22.6 billion in day-to-day spending for the NHS and £3.1 billion in capital spending over the next two years. The increase in day-to-day spending is intended to fulfil Labour’s campaign promise of “40,000 more appointments per week” from their election manifesto.

Should Donald Trump be re-elected on Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is likely facing a major shake-up. Many Republicans were frustrated by the CDC’s performance during the pandemic. Project 2025, authored by leading Republicans with ties to Trump, describes the CDC as incompetent and arrogant.

The CDC has called water fluoridation one of 10 "great public health achievements of the 20th century."

Water fluoridation was one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century, CDC says

The anti-vaccine activist and Trump ally cited several ills purportedly caused by fluoride, including 'IQ loss.'

Al Jazeera looks at the US economy, demographics, geography and other indicators ahead of the November 5 elections.