Indian-American Jay Bhattacharya to head CDC in addition to NIH

President Trump has appointed Indian-American Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead both the NIH and CDC, a first for federal health leadership. This consolidation aims to synchronize health policy, bridging research and implementation. Bhattacharya, a physician and health economist, previously co-authored the Great Barrington Declaration, advocating against universal Covid -19 lockdowns.

By Chidanand Rajghatta