Summary
A leader at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Susan Monarez, was fired after disagreements over vaccine policies with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This led to more resignations within the CDC, including the chief medical officer, Dr. Debra Houry.
Key Facts
- Susan Monarez was a high-ranking official at the CDC.
- She was fired after she refused to resign.
- The conflict was over vaccine policy with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Her firing led to a number of other resignations at the CDC.
- Dr. Debra Houry, the chief medical officer, also resigned.
- Dr. Houry discussed the situation with Amna Nawaz.
- There are concerns about the CDC’s mission and direction.
