# HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. health initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hhs-secretary-robert-f-kennedy-jr-health-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-10T08:06:29.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has introduced several health-focused initiatives and expressed support for specific medical treatments. In August 2026, Kennedy announced federal programs to combat Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome, and other tick-borne illnesses. This initiative aims to reduce Lyme disease cases by 25 percent by 2035 through increased research, improved diagnostic accuracy, and the use of AI-powered tools. The department has also worked to bring two FDA-cleared diagnostics to market. Following these announcements, Kennedy expressed support for the use of peptides, which are protein building blocks used to trigger hormones for growth and healing. This stance comes amid tensions regarding regulatory oversight, as the FDA had previously restricted compounding pharmacies from producing nearly 20 peptides. Kennedy’s position aligns with the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ movement and faces opposition from traditional pharmaceutical interests and regulatory bodies. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expresses support for peptide use HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has voiced support for peptides, including GHK-cu, as tools for healing, amid regulatory restrictions on compounding pharmacies. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/robert-f-kennedy-jr-expresses-support-for-peptide-use ### 2026-08-17: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces Lyme disease initiatives HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new federal initiatives to improve diagnosis, research, and treatment for Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome, aiming for a 25 percent reduction in cases by 2035. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hhs-secretary-robert-f-kennedy-jr-announces-lyme-disease-initiatives --- Cite as: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. health initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hhs-secretary-robert-f-kennedy-jr-health-initiatives