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CDC chief out, top health officials bolt, and the public-health wreckage gets worse

The CDC’s director was pushed out and several senior officials resigned as the agency’s internal revolt over political meddling, budget cuts, and vaccine policy spilled into public view.

Why it matters: CDC purge

First recorded Aug 27, 2026·Meaningfully updated Aug 27, 2026

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