US CDC's Ralph Abraham becomes second top official to leave this month - Reuters
US CDC's Ralph Abraham becomes second top official to leave this month Reuters
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Ralph Abraham, Principal Deputy Director of the CDC, has resigned effective immediately, citing unforeseen family obligations. This follows the earlier departure of Acting CDC Director Jim O’Neill.

Ralph Abraham's resignation marks the second top official to step down from the CDC this month, amid ongoing leadership changes and controversies within the agency.

Dr. Ralph Abraham has resigned as Principal Deputy Director of the CDC, effective immediately, citing unforeseen family obligations. The agency is currently led by Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya.

Dr. Ralph Abraham has stepped down as Principal Deputy Director of the CDC, effective immediately, to address unforeseen family obligations. He previously served as Louisiana's Surgeon General.
Dr. Ralph Abraham, former Louisiana congressman, has resigned as Principal Deputy Director of the CDC after just weeks on the job, citing unforeseen family obligations.
Ralph Abraham, a former Louisiana surgeon general and three-term congressman, is stepping down from his role as the principal deputy director at the CDC, less than three months after taking the position.
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