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U.S. chief epidemiologist and visible face of the nation’s response to the epidemic pandemic COVID-19 Anthony Fauciannounced this Monday that he would leave this position in December with the intention of taking advantage of what he had learned to continue to contribute to the advancement of science and public health.
“Although I am leaving my current position, I am not retiring. After more than 50 years government serviceI plan to move on to the next phase of my career while I still have so much energy and passion for my field,” the 81-year-old immunologist said in a statement.
Fauci has become since the advent of COVID-19 the most popular face of the health emergency in USAwith numerous appearances on radio and TV programs to answer questions and try to combat the misinformation being circulated about the pandemic.
The expert will leave in December the leadership of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (Niaid, in English), the head of the Niaida Immunoregulation Laboratory, and the position of chief medical adviser to the incumbent, Democrat Joe Biden.
Adviser to Seven Presidents
He recalled that over the 38 years of his tenure at the head of Niaida, he advised seven leaders, starting with the Republican Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) and including, among others, the Republican Donald Trump (2017-2021), with whom he had known disagreements over strategy to combat pandemic.
In his work, he encountered problems that ranged from HIV AIDS to various epidemics of avian influenza.
“Through the power of science and investment in research and innovation, the world has been able to fight deadly diseases and help save lives around the planet. I am proud to have been a part of this important work and look forward to helping you further. do it in the future. “The future,” he said in his note.
In an interview on July 18 with Digital Politico Fauci He has already said he plans to leave before Biden’s term expires in 2024.
“If someone says: “You will leave when there is no more covid,” then I will be 105 years old. I think we will live with it,” he said at the time.
With Biden who reached White House in 2021 coincided for the first time with the latter serving as vice president in Barack Obama’s second and final term (2009-2017).
“Whether you know him personally or not, his work has touched the lives of all Americans. I express my deepest appreciation for his public service. Through him, America has become stronger, more resilient and healthier,” Biden said in a statement. hearing about his announcement.
Fauci received in 2008 Presidential Medal of Freedomhighest civilian award USAthe President recalled, also praising his “unwavering” commitment to the work, his “scientific integrity” and his “unsurpassed” energy.
EFE
Source: RPP
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