Erica Schwartz confirmed as new CDC chief amid changes at US agency.
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Who
What
- Senate confirms Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC director in a 51-44 vote.
- Schwartz becomes the agency’s first confirmed director since last year.
- CDC faces low morale, mass resignations and vaccine-policy tensions.
- Lawmakers questioned neutrality, with Cassidy later expressing more confidence.
- Measles resurgence and cyclospora outbreak add pressure on leadership.
Where
🇶🇦 Qatar (outlet HQ)
topics: Health, Politics · language: eng
topics: Health, Politics · language: eng
When
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