NIH

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Timeline

Feb 20, 2026
Dual Leadership Confirmed

Official confirmation that Bhattacharya will lead both agencies to streamline federal health response.
Feb 18, 2026
Acting Appointment

Reports emerge that NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya will take over as acting head of the CDC.

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Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to Lead Both NIH and CDC in Unprecedented Dual Role

NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya has been appointed as the acting head of the CDC, marking a historic consolidation of leadership across the nation's premier health research and public health agencies. This move signals a significant shift in federal health strategy and inter-agency coordination.

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