The CDC has a new director, Susan Monarez, confirmed by the Senate after months of turmoil. As the first non-medical director in over 70 years, she faces the challenge of restoring trust and navigating a chaotic agency.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Susan Monarez as the new CDC director, a decision that raises questions amid ongoing debates about vaccines, public health, and the influence of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on health policies.