RFK Jr. outlines plan to prevent ‘science fiction nightmare’ of Lyme disease

Published May 29, 2026 4:04pm ET | Updated May 29, 2026 4:04pm ET



The Department of Health and Human Services announced a sweeping set of new initiatives to improve prevention and treatment of tick-borne diseases, including the chronic effects of Lyme disease.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., visiting New Hampshire on Friday, announced a variety of new programs, including new research funding from the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve diagnostics and prevent the spread of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

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