Jay Bhattacharya says CDC will uphold scientific rigor
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Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 30
Jay Bhattacharya says CDC will uphold scientific rigor
8 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 30
In an opinion article on 30 April, the NIH director and acting CDC chief said the agency would let evidence drive conclusions.
Bhattacharya wrote that public health requires humility about uncertainty and that the CDC must provide accurate, transparent information to protect health and earn trust.
The piece sets out his leadership approach at the CDC, stressing evidence-based decision-making as he carries out the delegable duties of the director.
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