fossilesqueKennedy sidesteps vaccine questions: ‘I don’t think people should be taking medical advice from me’
ArchangelThat’s not “sidestepping”. That’s him straight up admitting he’s grossly unqualified for the role he’s been given.
ryannathansIs the secretary for health usually a medical professional?
I don’t think that is the case for most countries.
BUT the secretary of health (or whatever they are called in other countries) must be well-informed enough to be a credible source 1. for general health advice about e.g. vaccines and 2. for acute information about current medical topics like the flu or similar illnesses.