Richard Besser
Richard Besser is the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a former acting director of the CDC, who has expressed concerns about the impact of recent job cuts on public health, particularly regarding vital training programs.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,925 | $2,700,000 | 1,150$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,096 | $68,000 | 51$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,137 | 36 | $6,900 | 6$ |
| Israel | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 7,925 | $400,000 | 344$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 129,907 | $21,000,000 | 8,242$ |
| Totals | 5 | 412,248,966 | 169,889 | $24,174,900 | 9,793$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Besser is now president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and criticized the current ACIP's approach.
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Israel:
Richard Besser, former acting director of the CDC, commented on the pressures faced by Susan Monarez.
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Liechtenstein:
Richard Besser, former acting director of the CDC, defended Monarez's actions against political interference.
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United Kingdom:
Richard Besser said Monarez told him there were two things she would never do in the job.
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Croatia:
Richard Besser spoke to the media about Susan Monarez's refusal to comply with illegal and unscientific directives.
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United States:
Dr. Richard Besser, president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a former acting CDC director, said in a statement Tuesday.
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United States:
Dr. Richard Besser defended the CDC’s advisory committee, stating it has guided US health agencies for over 60 years.
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United States:
Dr. Richard Besser is the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting director of the CDC.
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