Ministry of Health (Cambodia)

Former ASTHO President Nirav D. Shah, MD, JD, Tapped as Principal Deputy Director for CDC

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 12, 2023

In partnership with ASTHO's Board of Directors, he led ASTHO through one of the organization's most challenging periods: the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • In partnership with ASTHO's Board of Directors, he led ASTHO through one of the organization's most challenging periods: the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Shah also played a key role shaping national COVID-19 policy through frequent meetings with other state leaders and federal officials.
  • I cannot think of a better person to serve as the CDC's next principal deputy director," says Michael Fraser, PhD, ASTHO CEO.
  • Shah has served as director of the Maine CDC since June 2019 and currently serves on the ASTHO board of directors.