Demetre Daskalakis
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis is a prominent public health official and the director of the Division of HIV Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He has been involved in efforts to combat infectious diseases and improve health outcomes, particularly in marginalized communities. Recently, he was in the news due to a violent incident that occurred outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, where a gunman opened fire but fortuitously missed Dr. Daskalakis, who was not in his office at the time.
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Dr. Demetre Daskalakis is the former director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
CDC vaccine advisers vote against universal hepatitis B shots for kids in move that critics say ‘makes America sicker’
United States· 2025-12-06
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis recently resigned as director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
As respiratory virus season begins, federal shutdown leaves critical gap in surveillanceUnited States· 2025-10-22
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who recently resigned as the director of the NCIRD, commented on the damage caused by the layoffs.
The CDC is facing another round of deep staff cutsUnited States· 2025-10-11
Former CDC official Dr. Demetre Daskalakis describes the unusual confusion he saw within a meeting of advisers chosen by US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Multiple people shot at New Hampshire country clubUnited States· 2025-09-21
Former CDC official Dr. Demetre Daskalakis describes the unusual confusion he saw within a meeting of advisers chosen by US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to guide CDC vaccine recommendations.
Charlie Kirk’s surprising message to Van Jones a day before his deathUnited States· 2025-09-20
Former CDC official Dr. Demetre Daskalakis described the unusual confusion he saw within a meeting of advisers chosen to guide CDC vaccine recommendations.
Video: Protesters clash with ICE in IllinoisUnited States· 2025-09-20
Daskalakis is one of the recently departed officials mentioned in the article.
Head of RFK Jr.’s handpicked CDC vaccine advisory panel challenges former agency directors to debateUnited States· 2025-09-18
Demetre Daskalakis is a former director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases who resigned in protest.
In Florida, parents ponder future with fewer vaccines
United Kingdom· 2025-09-15
CNN's Kaitlan Collins spoke with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, the former CDC chief of vaccines and respiratory diseases, who recently resigned in protest over HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's handling of the agency.
Video: Who was Charlie Kirk?United States· 2025-09-11
Former CDC official Dr. Demetre Daskalakis discusses RFK Jr.'s handling of the agency.
Abby Phillip: Is Trump actually ‘not happy’ with Putin?United States· 2025-09-10
Former CDC official Dr. Demetre Daskalakis discusses RFK Jr.'s testimony before Congress.
‘Clearly saying that because I’m gay’: Garcia responds to Comer ‘queen’ digUnited States· 2025-09-10
CNN's Kaitlan Collins spoke with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, the former CDC chief of vaccines and respiratory diseases, who recently resigned in protest over HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's handling of the agency.
Can Trump deploy the National Guard to other cities?United States· 2025-09-09
Demetre Daskalakis expressed concern over the collapse of the barrier between science and ideology in health policy.
El hombre que no amaba las vacunas: Robert F. Kennedy, secretario de Salud de EE UU | Sociedad
Spain· 2025-09-07
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, the former CDC chief of vaccines and respiratory diseases, discussed Kennedy's recent testimony before the Senate Finance Committee.
Trump on RFK Jr.: ‘He means very well’United States· 2025-09-05
Demetre Daskalakis highlighted the loss of data on flu tracking due to the CDC's isolation.
Governo Trump mina credibilidade de agência sanitária com posição antivacina de secretário de Saúde
Brazil· 2025-09-05
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, the former CDC chief of vaccines and respiratory diseases, discussed Kennedy's recent testimony before the Senate Finance Committee.
Former CDC official says RFK Jr. ‘lied’ to CongressUnited States· 2025-09-05Dr. Demetre Daskalakis resigned as the director of Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, warning about the risks to vaccination progress.
Florida dejará de exigir la vacunación obligatoria para los niñosSpain· 2025-09-04
The head of the National Centre for Immunisation and Respiratory Diseases, Demetre Daskalakis, resigned.
State plans to end all mandates, top doctor compares requirements to slavery
Australia· 2025-09-04
Demetre Daskalakis, the outgoing director of the National Center for Immunization, criticized the changes made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Estados Unidos | Arrecian las críticas contra Robert F. Kennedy Jr. y por qué se lo acusa de poner “en peligro” a los estadounidenses | Donald Trump | Salud | Vacunas | Antivacunas | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-09-02
Demetre Daskalakis has warned of the future of American health under the leadership of health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr.
Trump news at a glance: US president issues threat to mandate voter ID | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-01
Demetre Daskalakis is mentioned in the context of CDC directors resigning.
Do weighted vests work? We talked to the expertsUnited States· 2025-09-01
Demetre Daskalakis warned of the future of American health under Robert F Kennedy Jr's leadership.
Former CDC official ‘only sees harm’ to public health under RFK Jr’s leadership | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-31
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for not consulting CDC experts.
Robert F Kennedy jnr and Donald Trump are undoing one of America’s great success stories – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-31
Demetre Daskalakis expressed concerns about the health security of the nation in his resignation letter from the CDC.
Helsetopper trekker seg i protest mot Kennedy
Norway· 2025-08-31Dr. Daskalakis criticized Kennedy for not being briefed by CDC specialists.
Trump and RFK’s MAHA anti-vax movement is on a collision course with the coming US winterAustralia· 2025-08-31
Demetre Daskalakis led the CDC's vaccination efforts and expressed concerns about the health security of the nation.
Helsetopper trekker seg i protest mot KennedyNorway· 2025-08-30Demetre Daskalakis stated that Kennedy had never accepted the CDC experts' scientific findings on various diseases.
Valkoinen talo erotti tautikeskuksen johtajan, neljä asiantuntijaa erosi protestina
Finland· 2025-08-30
Demetre Daskalakis revealed that Kennedy had never been briefed by CDC experts before making major public health decisions.
Bernie Sanders demands that RFK Jr step down as health secretary | Bernie SandersUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-30
Demetre Daskalakis, an official at the CDC, resigned this week, claiming the Trump administration's policies ignore science.
CDC official blasting Trump-era science got heat for politicized monkeypox responseUnited States· 2025-08-30Demetre Daskalakis criticized the leadership of Susan Monarez in his resignation letter, stating she was marginalized by an authoritarian leader.
Das steckt hinter Trumps Angriff auf die US-Seuchenschutzbehörde
Luxembourg· 2025-08-30
