The U.S. Senate approved Dr. Mandy Cohen as the new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cohen, a former North Carolina health secretary, assumes leadership of the federal public health agency.
The United States Senate has confirmed Dr. Mandy Cohen as the new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This appointment places Dr. Cohen at the helm of the federal public health agency.
Dr. Cohen previously served as the health secretary for the state of North Carolina. Her confirmation follows a selection made by former President Trump.
This confirmation marks a significant leadership change for the CDC. Full reporting is available from the original source.
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