Dr. Benjamin Park, CDC: speed is of utmost importance

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Apr 30, 202633:58Health

Dr. Benjamin Park is Director of the CDC Division of Global Health Protection that protects Americans against dangerous outbreaks by strengthening partner countries’ capabilities to detect and respond. A personal and ear...

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