HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has officially renewed the national public health emergency declaration for the opioid crisis, reinforcing the Administration’s commitment to treating the epidemic as a national security threat. This renewal preserves vital federal tools and flexibilities that enable cross-sector coordination, treatment innovation, and life-saving interventions. Although overdose deaths are beginning to decline, opioids—particularly synthetic drugs like fentanyl—remain the leading cause of drug-related fatalities in the U.S., with 150 Americans dying daily. This action is part of Secretary Kennedy’s broader effort to Make America Healthy Again.
Read the full announcement from HHS here
"Secretary Kennedy Renews Public Health Emergency Declaration to Address National Opioid Crisis." U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 8 Apr. 2025
