Susan Monarez: New CDC Leader Amid Controversy and Change

Susan Monarez was confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday as the new director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, marking a leadership change at a crucial time for the agency.

Amid resignations and policy upheavals, Monarez faces the challenge of navigating internal controversies, particularly surrounding vaccine protocols disrupted by influences such as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

With a background in microbiology and health technology, Monarez's appointment follows her stint as the acting director since January, underscoring her commitment to scientific rigor amid external pressures.

(With inputs from agencies.)