CDC Leadership Exodus: Unprecedented Shake-Up Amidst New Nomination

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) experienced significant upheaval with five senior leaders stepping down. This follows recent leadership changes, accounting for nearly a third of the agency's top management. The departures coincide with the nomination of Susan Monarez as CDC director.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was hit by a significant leadership shift on Tuesday, with five senior officials announcing their departures. This turmoil represents a substantial reshuffling for the nation's leading public health organization, which operates out of Atlanta and oversees numerous centers and offices.

While these departures are described as retirements, they were not publicly announced but confirmed through internal sources. The development follows the White House's nomination of Susan Monarez as the new CDC director, although it's unclear if this influenced the decision to leave. Earlier, a nomination was withdrawn for Dr. David Weldon.

The exits include Leslie Ann Dauphin and Dr. Karen Remley, among others, and mark almost a third of the agency's top management leaving recent weeks. Adding to the changes, communication head Kevin Griffis and COO Robin Bailey also departed recently, contributing to this leadership exodus.

(With inputs from agencies.)