CDC Shakeup: Bhattacharya's Dual Role Amid Health Department Turmoil
Published on: Feb. 19, 2026, 2:12 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Jay Bhattacharya, NIH Director, steps in as acting CDC Director, amid a shakeup in the health department. This change comes after controversies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with anti-vaccine policies leading to resignations. Bhattacharya's tenure will address budget cuts and staff reductions, while working under a March deadline.
