Ralph Abraham

Ralph Abraham

politician United States

Ralph Abraham is a physician and the current surgeon general of Louisiana. Recently, he announced that the Louisiana Department of Health will no longer promote mass vaccination, citing a shift in public health strategy. Abraham's decision follows the swearing-in of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, which has raised concerns among health officials about the potential impact on vaccination rates in the state.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
351,423
Power
20,820$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 331,002,651 289,085 $21,000,000 18,341$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 67,886,011 62,338 $2,700,000 2,479$
Totals 2 398,888,662 351,423 $23,700,000 20,820$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Dr. Ralph Abraham is leaving the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where he has been serving as principal deputy director. 5

CNN: CDC deputy director abruptly departs agency

United States United States: Dr. Ralph Abraham, a former congressman, was appointed as the state surgeon general by Gov. Jeff Landry. 3

The New York Times: Public Health Survived the Pandemic. Now It Fights Politics.

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Dr Ralph Abraham, the surgeon general of Louisiana, announced the cancellation of mass vaccination promotions. 3

The Guardian: Louisiana’s health department cancels promotion of mass vaccinations | Louisiana

United States United States: Dr. Ralph Abraham, the state’s surgeon general, announced that the Louisiana Department of Health will no longer promote mass vaccination. 4

CNN: Louisiana Department of Health says it will no longer promote mass vaccination