Ralph Abraham, No. 2 official at CDC, abruptly steps down
The drama and chaos surrounding the leadership of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have taken another twist, with the announcement Monday that the agency’s No. 2 official, Ralph Abraham, has resigned.
A statement posted to the CDC’s website said Abraham, a former Louisiana surgeon general who was sworn in as the agency’s deputy secretary general only 2 1/2 months ago, stepped down to address “unforeseen family obligations.” The resignation is effective immediately.
Helen Branswell
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