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Louisiana’s former surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Kanter, has been named CDC deputy director, a top leadership role, effective.
Dr. Joseph Kanter, Louisiana’s former surgeon general who halted public vaccine promotion during the pandemic, has been appointed as the CDC’s deputy director, a top leadership role within the federal health agency.
The appointment, announced on November 26, 2025, marks a significant shift in CDC leadership amid ongoing debates over public health policy and vaccine guidance.
Kanter’s past actions drew national scrutiny, but the Department of Health and Human Services highlighted his public health experience.
His new responsibilities will include overseeing emergency responses, disease surveillance, and health equity initiatives.
The move reflects broader changes in federal health leadership.
El ex cirujano general de Luisiana, el Dr. Joseph Kanter, ha sido nombrado subdirector del CDC, un rol de liderazgo de alto nivel, efectivo.