Rest assured, the new CDC director thinks ‘abortion surveillance’ is essential | Arwa Mahdawi
An exchange between Dr Erica Schwartz and Senator Josh Hawley during her confirmation hearing is alarming Robert F Kennedy Jr’s new cooking show isn’t the only big news out of the public health world this week. On Wednesday, Dr Erica Schwartz was confirmed by the US Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), making her the first Black woman to hold the position.…
The new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Erica Schwartz, has emphasized the importance of "abortion surveillance" during her confirmation hearing. Schwartz, the first Black woman to hold the position, has previously served as deputy surgeon general under the Trump administration. During her hearing, she maintained a cautious approach when discussing her views on vaccines, affirming that she would "never betray the science" while avoiding direct answers about handling potential pressure from political figures.
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