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Who is India-born Dr Jay Bhattacharya, former CDC critic to now head top US health body?

Published on: Feb. 20, 2026, 10:58 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express

Jay Bhattacharya, the new head of NIH and temporary leader of CDC, is a vocal critic of government mask mandates and lockdowns during the pandemic. He is renowned for his research on vulnerable populations and the impact of government policies on health. Bhattacharya was part of the controversial ‘Great Barrington Declaration’ advocating for “focused protection” […]

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