06/03/2026
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: A Historic Day for Lyme Disease & Tick-Borne Diseases 🚨
Today, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the largest federal investment in U.S. history dedicated to fighting Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases.
The announcement includes three new LymeX Challenges focused on:
✅ Education & Awareness
✅ Drug Development & Drug Repurposing
✅ Artificial Intelligence Solutions
With up to $1 million in prize funding, these challenges are designed to accelerate innovation, improve patient outcomes, and bring new solutions to the millions impacted by tick-borne illnesses.
Secretary Kennedy emphasized the urgency of this growing public health crisis:
“Americans cannot go into the woods anymore.”
“I am concerned for the American experience because of ticks. Ticks are in all 50 states!!”
And perhaps most importantly:
“Lyme patients deserve better support.” — RFK Jr.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services also launched a brand-new Lyme disease resource website featuring:
🔹 Information on Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases
🔹 Resources to help patients find Lyme-literate healthcare providers
🔹 Educational materials and prevention information
🔹 Details on the new LymeX Challenges and funding opportunities
This is a significant step forward for patients, families, researchers, clinicians, and advocates who have worked tirelessly to bring attention to this issue. ✅💚
Visit hhs.gov/lyme to learn more.
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