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NYC Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan to Resign by End of Year, Citing Personal Reasons

Sep 23, 2024, 07:42 PM

New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan has announced his resignation, effective at the end of the year. Dr. Vasan, who has been in the role since March 2022, cited personal reasons for his departure. He submitted his resignation today. He has been recognized for his leadership during the city's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and his management of other health crises such as Mpox. Sources indicate that his resignation is not related to any city hall investigations. He made the announcement in a statement Monday.