N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until President Trump appoints a permanent director. [Source]

Origin: nytimes.com

Category: United States Politics and Government

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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/us/politics/bhattacharya-kennedy-cdc-director.html