CDC deputy director abruptly departs agency
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Key Points:
- Dr. Ralph Abraham is resigning as principal deputy director of the CDC to address unforeseen family obligations, marking another leadership change amid ongoing turmoil at the agency during the Trump administration.
- Abraham, a medical doctor known for promoting health freedom and vaccine skepticism, had been viewed as a stabilizing presence after previous abrupt leadership departures, including that of Dr. Susan Monarez.
- His exit follows the departure of acting CDC director Jim O’Neill, with NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya stepping in as acting CDC director this month.
- The CDC has faced significant challenges including staff firings, legal battles, and a deadly shooting at its headquarters linked to vaccine opposition, contributing to a destabilized agency environment.
- The agency’s
