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Can the CDC respond to public health threats without a director?

Can the CDC respond to public health threats without a director?

Update: 2026-03-30
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former CDC official Demetre Daskalakis about the absence of a CDC director and the government's ability to respond to public health threats.

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Can the CDC respond to public health threats without a director?

Can the CDC respond to public health threats without a director?