Debra Houry
Debra Houry is the director of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the CDC. She has been instrumental in addressing the opioid overdose crisis in the United States, advocating for public health policies focused on harm reduction, including the distribution of naloxone, an antidote that can reverse opioid overdoses, which has played a significant role in reducing overdose deaths.
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Former CDC official shares biggest concerns over panel's hepatitis B vote.
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Former CDC official shares biggest concerns over panel's hepatitis B vote.
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Debra Houry is a former CDC official who shares concerns over the panel's hepatitis B vote.
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Former CDC official shares biggest concerns over panel's hepatitis B vote.
Former CDC official shares biggest concerns over panel’s hepatitis B voteUnited States· 2025-12-07Former CDC Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director for Program and Science Dr Debra Houry criticized Kennedy’s actions for censoring CDC science and politicizing processes.
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Australia· 2025-10-31
Dr. Debra Houry recently resigned as the agency’s chief medical officer and deputy director for program and science.
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Dr. Debra Houry, who recently resigned as the CDC’s chief science officer, expressed concerns about the cuts.
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Debra Houry questioned the evidence linking acetaminophen with autism during a call organized by Defend America Action.
Trump attacks Tylenol as officials unveil highly contentious conclusions on autism | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-09-23
Debra Houry, a former chief medical officer and deputy director at the CDC, expressed skepticism about the link between acetaminophen and autism.
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Ireland· 2025-09-22Dr. Debra Houry tells a Senate hearing that CDC leadership is now comprised of 80% officials serving in an acting capacity.
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Dr. Debra Houry, who recently resigned as the CDC’s chief medical officer, tells a Senate hearing that CDC leadership is now comprised of 80% officials serving in an acting capacity.
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Dr. Debra Houry tells a Senate hearing that CDC leadership is now comprised of 80% officials serving in an acting capacity.
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Debra Houry, CDC chief medical officer who resigned, told a Senate committee Kennedy was threatening public health in the US.
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Debra Houry, former Chief Medical Officer, was invited to the Senate hearing regarding the vaccine policy.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to change children’s vaccine schedule, former CDC director says
Canada· 2025-09-17
Dr Debra Houry resigned after Dr Monarez's firing and testified about the political pressures at the CDC.
CDC head says she was fired for refusing RFK Jr's vaccine changesUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-17
Dr. Debra Houry, who was the CDC’s chief medical officer before she resigned in protest after Monarez’ ouster.
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Dr. Debra Houry, who stepped down from her role as the CDC’s chief medical officer in protest after Monarez’s ouster.
Ousted CDC director set to tell senators that RFK Jr. required political sign-off on decisions, called for firings without causeUnited States· 2025-09-17Dr Debra Houry, who resigned in protest last week from her post as the CDC's chief medical officer, warned that the move in Florida could lead to outbreaks of several preventable diseases among students.
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Debra Houry is a CDC official who resigned in protest, stating that we're not prepared for the next outbreak.
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Debra Houry criticized Kennedy for politicizing life-saving science and undermining the CDC's mission.
Valkoinen talo erotti tautikeskuksen johtajan, neljä asiantuntijaa erosi protestina
Finland· 2025-08-30
Debra Houry, the chief medical officer of the CDC, also resigned following the dismissal of Susan Monarez.
חד, מהיר ואכזרי: מאחורי הטלטלה בסוכנות הבריאות בארה"ב
Israel· 2025-08-30
Debra Houry raised serious allegations against the Trump administration after submitting her resignation from the CDC.
Das steckt hinter Trumps Angriff auf die US-Seuchenschutzbehörde
Luxembourg· 2025-08-30
Houry said that once confirmed, CDC Director Susan Monarez tried to change the ACIP, including by adding a new designated federal official and having relevant documents posted for public comment, but was blocked in her effort.
“Do no harm”: Why three CDC officials left over vaccine policy
Guyana· 2025-08-30
Former CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr Debra Houry expressed concerns about Kennedy's policies lacking scientific integrity.
White House defends Robert F Kennedy Jr amid CDC turmoilUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-30
Debra Houry resigned from her high-ranking position at the CDC in response to Monarez's dismissal.
Diretora de agência de saúde dos EUA é demitida após resistir a mudanças na política de vacinas
Liechtenstein· 2025-08-29
Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry warned about the 'rise of misinformation' on vaccines.
CDC row: Jim O’Neill replaces Susan Monarez as new acting director; White House says she was ‘not aligned with president’s agenda’ | World News
India· 2025-08-29