N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up
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by Sheryl Gay StolbergFebruary 18, 2026
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until President Trump appoints a permanent director.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/18/2026