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Although the current knowledge of healthcare is much more advanced than it has been in the past, the viruses and diseases that presently have to be dealt with are often times much more severe and harsh than those encountered many years ago. The new director of the National Institute of Health states, Dr. Collins, states this perfectly when he said, “The opportunities have almost never been as exciting, and the perils have never been as high.” The level of science and technology today is at its highest point ever and enables scientists to perform ground-breaking research that can help to improve healthcare.

The importance of a strong medicine system is very clear and therefore it is just as important to have somebody good in charge. Many people don’t agree with the appointment of Dr. Collins as the director of the NIH because of his very strong devotion to God. Often times, advancements in medicine and many other sciences contradict certain ideals of Christianity and other religions. In order to maintain the highest level of health in our country, the National Institute of Health must research and advance the certain fields of medicine that will have the most positive impact on the country’s health, and not the fields that agree with the director’s religious views. Dr. Collins has stated that he won’t let his religion interview with his job to the relief of many. He said, “I have made it clear that I have no religious agenda for the N.I.H.”

Dr. Collins seems like he is a very strong candidate for the job and should be able to help improve the countries current state of medicine. Curing diseases such as aids and cancer shouldn’t be out of the question in today’s age. As long as the NIH doesn’t back down from the challenge they should be able to make great breakthroughs for these illnesses.