Deb Houry
Deb Houry is a prominent public health official who recently served as the chief medical officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Known for her expertise in emergency preparedness and response, Houry has been a strong advocate for evidence-based public health policies. Amidst a political upheaval at the CDC, she resigned in protest against the perceived politicization of science and the censorship of scientific recommendations, emphasizing the importance of unimpeded scientific discourse for the health of the nation.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 5.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 68,920 | $2,700,000 | 2,741$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 152,325 | $21,000,000 | 9,664$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 18,337 | $82,000 | 84$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 22,388 | $1,380,000 | 1,212$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,447 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 6 | 447,334,114 | 266,417 | $25,167,100 | 13,706$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Dr. Deb Houry, the chief medical officer, was among the officials who resigned and was escorted out of the building.
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Guatemala:
Deb Houry was one of the three senior officials who resigned from the CDC following the announcement of Monarez's dismissal.
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Ireland:
Deb Houry, the chief medical officer, expressed concerns about the censorship of science at the CDC.
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Australia:
Deb Houry is the chief medical officer and deputy director for program and science at CDC.
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United Kingdom:
Dr Deb Houry, the agency’s chief medical officer, expressed that ongoing changes prevented her from continuing in her job as a leader of the agency.
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United Kingdom:
Deb Houry, the chief medical officer, expressed that CDC science should not be censored or politicized.
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