Birx Says CDC and FDA Can Respond to Ebola Despite Leadership Vacancies
Dr. Deborah Birx stated that the CDC and FDA retain sufficient staff to manage an Ebola response even without confirmed agency heads. She referenced her experience coordinating the 2014 international effort.
winnipegfreepress.comDr. Birx, who helped lead the international response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak, made the comments during an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." She noted that neither agency currently has a confirmed head.
Birx described the existing workforce at both agencies as a "deep bench" capable of facilitating necessary public-health measures. The interview did not include additional details on specific preparations or timelines.
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