The Trump administration on Tuesday filled four senior positions at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, permanently promoting several officials who had been serving in acting roles, including the agency's top leaders for drugs and vaccines. The announcement, made by the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees the FDA, is intended to give the agency greater stability following a period of interim leadership. The appointments cover key regulatory areas, including drug, vaccine, and tobacco oversight.
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