Nirav Shah
Principal Deputy Director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, providing insights on the public health response to H5N1.
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Aug 29, 2025 • 42min
Trump & RFK Jr. throw CDC into complete chaos
Nirav Shah, former principal deputy director of the CDC, discusses the chaos within the agency amid political pressures from figures like Trump and RFK Jr. He reveals how recent leadership changes threaten public trust in health messaging. Angela Alsobrooks, a Democratic Senator from Maryland, calls for RFK Jr.'s resignation and emphasizes the urgent need for scientific integrity in public health. They both address the challenges faced by the CDC and the implications of politicized decisions on healthcare outcomes, highlighting the precarious balance between politics and science.
Jan 8, 2025 • 47min
What you need to know about bird flu
Megan Davis, a molecular epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins University, joins Nirav Shah from the CDC to discuss the recent H5N1 bird flu situation. They explore the zoonotic nature of the virus and the significant implications for public health, especially the recent fatality in Louisiana. The conversation highlights rising cases among poultry workers and the virus's unexpected detection in dairy cows. They also address misconceptions around H5N1, emphasizing the importance of vigilance, biosecurity, and effective communication strategies in healthcare.
