New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meeting
New CDC Director Dr. Erica Schwartz addressed staff in her first "all hands" meeting, acknowledging the agency's challenges while vowing to advocate for it. She emphasized the lack of staff and the high levels of burnout among employees. Schwartz also mentioned "zombie" programs that, despite congressional funding, have been effectively terminated due to layoff or leave policies.
She promised to meet with staff to understand their concerns better and establish public trust through transparency, scientific rigor, and honest communication.
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