Senate Confirms New CDC Director

Schwartz is set to lead the agency as the CDC responds to measles, cyclosporiasis, and an Ebola outbreak after nearly a year of acting leadership.

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The Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz, MD, as the new director of the CDC with a vote of 51-44 on August 5.
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Schwartz is the second CDC director confirmed by the Senate since the confirmation requirement was established in 2023.
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The CDC had been without a confirmed director for nearly a year following the dismissal of Susan Monarez, MD.
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Schwartz faced questions during her confirmation hearing regarding her stance on public health decisions conflicting with HHS Secretary Kennedy.
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The CDC is currently addressing surges in measles, cyclosporiasis outbreaks, and an Ebola outbreak at the time of Schwartz's confirmation.

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