
CDC Turmoil: Director Ousted Amidst Vaccine Policy Clash
Published on: Aug. 29, 2025, 4:40 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired due to opposition to changes in vaccine policy pushed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Her dismissal highlights growing division in U.S. public health approaches. The controversy has led to resignations and criticisms regarding vaccine misinformation and agency independence.