Martin Makary
Martin Makary is a surgeon at Johns Hopkins University and the recently confirmed commissioner of the FDA. His appointment has drawn scrutiny due to his previous comments on medical misinformation and the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with critics questioning his commitment to scientific integrity in public health policy.
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Martin Makary is the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and voiced skepticism about the pandemic response.
COVID-19 vaccination lowers risks during pregnancy, UBC study finds
Canada· 2025-12-16
Martin Makary, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, voiced skepticism about the country’s pandemic response.
Quebec’s outgoing public-health director hopeful there will be enough free COVID-19 shots to go aroundCanada· 2025-09-30
President Donald Trump, joined by FDA Commissioner Martin Makary.
Trump claims tariffs drive $15T investment as court rules against policy
United States· 2025-09-01
Food and Drugs Administration head Martin Makary was asked to bring back safeguards for mifepristone.
22 Republican attorneys general demand mifepristone safety protocolsUnited States· 2025-08-13
President Donald Trump, joined by FDA Commissioner Martin Makary.
Sen. Josh Hawley proposes $600 tariff rebates for American familiesUnited States· 2025-07-30Martin Makary committed in April to ban artificial colorants by the end of 2026.
Aux Etats-Unis, les fabricants de glace s’engagent à ne plus utiliser de colorants de synthèse à compter de 2028, sous la pression de Robert Kennedy Jr
France· 2025-07-15
Martin Makary, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, voiced skepticism about the country's pandemic response.
Alberta government to charge for COVID-19 shots starting this fallCanada· 2025-06-14
Martin Makary is the director of the Food and Drug Administration and a member of the commission.
Relatório de saúde da Administração Trump citou estudos inexistentes | Estados Unidos
Portugal· 2025-05-30
Martin Makary, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, voiced skepticism about the country’s pandemic response.
Canadian doctors continue to recommend COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant people, countering U.S. policy changeCanada· 2025-05-29Kennedy's letter was co-signed by Jay Bhattacharya and Martin Makary, heads of the two US agencies.
Ostriches facing cull at Canada farm find allies in Trump officials
United Kingdom· 2025-05-28
Dr. Martin Makary is the agency’s commissioner.
F.D.A. Poised to Restrict Access to Covid VaccinesUnited States· 2025-05-20
FDA Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary said in Friday’s announcement that he is hopeful that new medical products such as this one will help patients.
FDA greenlights first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in the USUnited States· 2025-05-18
FDA Commissioner Martin Makary speaks to Fox News Digital about the state of Americans' health after a major announcement by the HHS & the FDA.
In-N-Out Burger removes artificial coloring, plans to switch to real sugar ketchupUnited States· 2025-05-15
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Martin Makary was present during the announcement.
What's in it, and will it work?United Kingdom· 2025-05-12
FDA Commissioner Martin Makary announced Prasad’s appointment as the new director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
Indian-origin Vinay Prasad becomes US' top vaccine official. Who is he? Why is he controversial?
India· 2025-05-06
FDA Commissioner Martin Makary speaks to Fox News Digital about the state of Americans' health after a major announcement by the HHS & the FDA.
Health leaders warn of effects of Americans consuming too much sugarUnited States· 2025-05-05
Martin Makary is the new commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Trump demite milhares de funcionários de agências da saúde nos EUA
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-02
Dr Martin Makary was confirmed as the commissioner of the FDA.
Biotech group warns exit of top FDA vaccine official will ‘erode scientific standards’ | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-30
