Jay Bhattacharya named acting director of the Centers for Disease Control

The White House has appointed Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as the acting director of the agency. This move comes after the departure of Dr. Rochelle O’Neill, who had been leading the CDC.

Bhattacharya is currently serving as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) under the Trump administration. The White House has announced that he will temporarily take over as acting director of the CDC while a permanent replacement is sought.

The appointment of Bhattacharya to lead the CDC has been met with some scrutiny, given his past criticism of certain public health policies and recommendations. However, no further information is available on the reasons behind this decision or the expected timeline for finding a permanent replacement.

Bhattacharya’s role as acting director will involve overseeing the CDC’s efforts to combat infectious diseases and develop strategies for vaccine development and distribution. The agency has been facing challenges in recent months, including concerns over the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and the rise of new variants.

The White House has not provided a statement on why Bhattacharya was chosen for this role or what his priorities will be as acting director of the CDC.

Source: Google News World