Resignation of head of US food and drug regulator adds to mounting health agency vacancies
Lawyer Kyle Diamantas appointed FDA’s acting leader as concerns mount over hantavirus outbreak
Lawyer Kyle Diamantas appointed FDA’s acting leader as concerns mount over hantavirus outbreak

Elevation of Richard Pazdur expected to improve FDA staff morale and smooth relations with the pharmaceutical industry

Marty Makary had clashed with anti-abortion advocates and is the latest top health official to lose their job

Attempt by Trump administration to oust head of Centers for Disease Control mimics president’s move on Fed governor

Commissioner says agency is hiring scientists as industry warns over delays

Food and Drug Administration reinstates Vinay Prasad who left agency in July after social media campaign

Move is latest broadside by Trump administration against pharmaceuticals industry that fought to derail changes