Major contribution of CMO to dealing with public health crisis widely acknowledged
Praise and tributes have been paid universally to the major role played by Dr Tony Holohan, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), in dealing with the Covid-19 crisis, following his announcement to temporarily take time out to be with his family.
His announcement comes in the wake of months of a gruelling schedule of heading the National Public Health Emergency Team as part of the public health drive to tackle the Covid-19 crisis.
He stated that he had spoken to the Taoiseach, the Minister for Health and colleagues about his decision. They had offered their support and best wishes.
Calm, methodical, reassuring, evidence-based throughout the crisis is how former Taoiseach and now Tánaiste, Dr Leo Varadkar, has described Dr Holohan’s contribution as a public health doctor who made a huge difference in uniting the country throughout.
The CMO spoke at the press briefing last night (Thursday, July 2) about his wife, Emer’s illness, and his wish to give his energy, attention and all of his time to her and their teenage children.
Deputy CMO Dr Ronan Glynn, who has worked with Dr Holohan throughout the pandemic, has been appointed Acting CMO and will chair briefings in future.
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