The article by Betsy McCaughey highlights the surge of a deadly, drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, which has been reported in 29 states since 2016, significantly affecting hospitalized patients. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is deemed largely ineffective in managing the outbreak, with death rates between 30% and 60% for those infected. McCaughey criticizes current political correctness within the agency, arguing that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. should prioritize public health and technological advancements over non-related issues to restore the CDC's purpose of controlling infectious diseases.
The CDC's lack of effective response to the rising threat of Candida auris illustrates a need for substantial reforms by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
With a staggering case fatality rate of 30% to 60%, the urgency for the CDC to focus on fighting the C. auris fungus is undeniable.
Despite recent job cuts, the core of the concern lies not in personnel numbers but in the CDC's mission to control contagious disease effectively.
Secretary Kennedy must prioritize health issues over political distractions, focusing on transparency and effective use of technology to combat C. auris.
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