
CDC Leadership Turmoil: Kennedy Shakes Up Health Agency amidst Controversy
Published on: Aug. 29, 2025, 11:08 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, appointed Jim O'Neill as acting CDC director after ousting Susan Monarez. Despite internal unrest and policy disagreements, Kennedy aims to revitalize the institution. O'Neill's appointment follows his tenure with Mithril Capital Management and as executive of Thiel's ventures.