Alister F. Martin
Dominican RepublicpoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Alister F. Martin is the New York City Health Commissioner, tasked with overseeing public health initiatives and responses to health emergencies. Recently, he has been in the news for addressing the growing Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side, where he acknowledged the efforts of health department staff in keeping the community informed and safe during the investigation of the outbreak.
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Dr. Alister F. Martin is the Health Commissioner of New York City who expressed condolences for the victims of the legionellosis outbreak.
Dos muertos y 72 infectados por brote de legionelosis en la ciudad de Nueva YorkDominican Republic· 2026-07-20Alister F. Martin, the Health Commissioner of New York City, expressed condolences for the loss of another New Yorker due to Legionnaires' disease.
Reportan una segunda muerte por legionelosisDominican Republic· 2026-07-20New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin said in a statement that one person has died in connection with the outbreak.
Legionnaires' disease kills one in Manhattan's Upper East Side outbreak
United States· 2026-07-18
Alister F. Martin is the health commissioner who advised that the safest place is a cool, air-conditioned indoor space.
Alerta por humo que afecta calidad del aire en Nueva York, sede de la final del Mundial de Fútbol - Mundo
Paraguay· 2026-07-17
NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin acknowledged the staff working to keep New Yorkers informed and safe during the outbreak.
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on NYC’s Upper East Side climbs to 14 casesUnited States· 2026-07-06