The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that Ralph Abraham has resigned from his role as Principal Deputy Director, with the departure taking effect immediately due to unexpected family commitments.
CDC officials have not yet disclosed who will fill Abraham’s position following his sudden resignation.
The departure comes amid ongoing leadership transitions within the nation’s top health agencies. Jay Bhattacharya, who leads the National Institutes of Health, has taken over as the CDC’s acting director as part of broader reorganization efforts within the health department during this election period.
Jim O’Neill, a Deputy Security official with Health and Human Services who had been leading the CDC in an acting capacity since August, left both of his positions earlier this month.
