Former CDC Leaders Express Concerns Over Trustworthiness
Former CDC officials, including Rochelle Walensky and Dan Jernigan, have stated that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's guidance is becoming less trustworthy due to layoffs, leadership changes, and politics.
Speaking at the STAT Summit in Boston, they noted that while some information, such as data on maternal health, foodborne illnesses, and international travel, appears to remain reliable, the overall trust in the CDC is eroding.
It’s getting harder to trust guidance coming out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This shift creates an opportunity for physician groups to fill the void and provide trustworthy guidance, according to the former officials.
Impact on Public Health Infrastructure
Their remarks highlight the ongoing fracturing and loss of trust in the US public health infrastructure.
Author's summary: Former CDC leaders express concerns over the agency's trustworthiness.