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RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people

By Selena Simmons-Duffin,
Leila Fadel
Published December 19, 2025 at 2:44 AM MST

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz, who leads Medicaid and Medicare, announced measures Thursday that will essentially ban gender-affirming care for transgender young people.

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Selena Simmons-Duffin
Selena Simmons-Duffin reports on health policy for NPR.
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Leila Fadel
Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.
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