I want to bring in our NBC News health and medical reporter, Berkeley Love Lace. He's with us now. Uh Berkeley, could you talk about the implications that everything Gabe just laid out could have on all Americans, our public health.>> Yeah. Yeah. So, uh Monz uh was just confirmed in late July and since then we were out without a permanent director and so the CDC is considered the premier public health agency uh of the world.And so there are a lot of concerns about what could happen to public health particul ...

Leadership Changes and Concerns - The resignation of four senior CDC officials is seen as a vote of no confidence in the Secretary's leadership of HHS [2][3] - The departure of experienced infectious disease experts raises concerns about the CDC's ability to protect health and for corporations to understand policy movements [3][5] - The current administration's actions are perceived as attacks on expertise, science, and institutions, potentially hindering the government's ability to solve problems and innovate [6][7] Impact on Public Health and Business - Instability and lack of leadership at the CDC could make it more challenging for businesses to keep their employees safe and healthy [8][9][14] - The CDC's ability to effectively respond to outbreaks, like the malaria outbreak stopped during Dr Cohen's tenure, is crucial for preventing community shutdowns and ensuring business continuity [7][8] - Vaccine policy is a key area of concern, with senior leaders reportedly disagreeing with the current direction [13] CDC Reform and Trust - The CDC was on a path to learn from COVID-19, including improving laboratory work and communication to rebuild trust, which had returned to pre-pandemic levels under previous leadership [11] - Current actions are undermining the institution and hindering its ability to function effectively, counteracting the intended goals of reform [12]

The Trump administration saying it has fired the director of the CDC, but attorneys for the director, Susan Mana, is saying she's being targeted for refusing to quote rubber stamp unscientific directives. Joining us right now is former Obama administration health policy director Dr. . Kapita Patel.She's a primary care physician, also an NBC News and MSNBC contributor. Good morning to you. you know, we keep having these scenarios where somebody's getting fired by the administration uh and then saying that th ...

At this hour, folks, we are trying to figure out the job status of the CDC director, Susan Manarez. A stunning statement I did not think I would ever have to read. Following reports that she had been fired, Dr.. Bernarez's legal team released a statement making clear that quote, "She has neither resigned nor received notification from the White House that she has been fired." The statement ends, quote, "As a person of integrity and devoted to science, she will not resign." There's a bigger statement that's ...

Public Health Policy Changes & Concerns - FDA approved the COVID vaccine for the fall, but restricted eligibility to adults 65+ and those with underlying conditions [1] - This is the narrowest access group since vaccines became available [2] - Former CDC director was allegedly ousted after facing pressure to change vaccine policy [3] - Resignations of senior CDC officials followed, plunging the agency into turmoil [3] - One deputy's resignation letter cited the weaponizing of public health and the need to protect science [4] - Concerns raised about the impact of these changes on public health and potential loss of expertise at the CDC [12][13] Political Influence & Anti-Vaccine Movement - Allegations that political agendas are influencing CDC policies [10][14] - RFK Jr's past statements dismantling the CDC and criticism of CDC scientists [7] - Concerns that Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance is impacting public health decisions [9][14] Expert Opinions & Warnings - Experts express fear over scientists publicly criticizing CDC policy [19] - Advice given to CDC staff to remain courageous and continue their service [20] - Warnings that the loss of experienced scientists will have dire consequences for public health [12][21]

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