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Sep 21, 2026

CDC director Erica Schwartz pledges transparency and rebuilding public trust in first public address

In her first public speaking event as CDC director, Erica Schwartz, MD, JD, MPH, made rebuilding public trust and transparency her top priorities. Schwartz is the first Black woman to lead the CDC.

Sep 21, 2026·1 source

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▪Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Erica Schwartz, who was a little over a month into her role, did not address the ongoing measles outbreak or vaccines during her remarks.
▪Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Erica Schwartz promised transparency and to rebuild public trust in the federal agency during her first public address on September 21, 2026.
▪Over the past year, staff members at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have experienced budget cuts, leadership changes, and low morale.

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Government and Regulatory Policy1 Government transparency1 Healthcare Policy1

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