The sustained attacks on public health in the U.S. must end now

The mass resignations of CDC expert leaders present a clear and present danger to Americans of all ages and leave our nation extremely vulnerable to a wide range of public health threats from outbreaks to bioterror attacks. As we near respiratory virus season, it is imperative that our country have expert public health leadership for effective surveillance, communications and responses.   

This loss of highly experienced CDC leadership is the latest devastating result of the Administration’s sustained attacks on public health, and it absolutely must be the last. It is time for fundamental changes and a return to evidence-based policy. The Administration’s current trajectory for destroying the public health system is reckless and cannot continue.  

— Tina Tan, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP — President, IDSA  

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The Infectious Diseases Society of America is a global community of 13,000 clinicians, scientists and public health experts working together to solve humanity’s smallest and greatest challenges, from tiny microbes to global outbreaks. Rooted in science, committed to health equity and driven by curiosity, our compassionate and knowledgeable members safeguard the health of individuals, our communities and the world by advancing the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. Visit idsociety.org to learn more.