New CDC Chief Promises Transparency and Accountability
By Editor • August 19, 2026 • 1 min read
Erica Schwartz, the newly appointed director of the CDC, emphasized her commitment to transparency and scientific integrity in her first address to staff on Wednesday.
She outlined her top priorities: enhancing the agency's response to health threats, fostering trust through openness, and strengthening collaborations with state and local partners. Schwartz expressed her willingness to challenge Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. when necessary.
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