CDC Leadership Reshuffle: Bhattacharya's Dual Role Raises Concerns Ahead of Midterms
Published on: Feb. 19, 2026, 2:51 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Jay Bhattacharya has been appointed acting director of the CDC amid leadership changes in the health department. Concerns arise over his ability to manage both NIH and CDC roles efficiently. Tensions and recent controversies, including anti-vaccine policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have destabilized the agency.
