Bhattacharya to lead CDC for now as White House continues search for permanent head
Published on March 25, 2026.
The White House is currently looking for a permanent head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), led by Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. The CDC has been in a state of uncertainty since President Donald Trump fired Director Susan Monarez in August after she objected to Health Secretary Robert F.
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