New top leaders at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told staff they¡¯re focused on hiring more people, including for senior roles, to alleviate pressure on the agency, according to a recording of a meeting.
Sean Slovenski, the CDC¡¯s new principal deputy director and chief operating officer, said Monday he will work to improve the agency¡¯s operating strategy over the next four to six months. That includes tackling low morale and how many temporary leaders are occupying top positions.
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