Urologist-Turned-Health Chief Draws Attention as He Leads Hantavirus Fight

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News (1 / 1) 15.05.2026 21:55 / Angela

Surprising pick

A controversial figure from men's health now heads the U.S. hantavirus response — a specialist in penile implants who once hosted a YouTube show and has voiced divisive opinions. Read on to discover the full story!

Unusual background for a public-health role

Admiral Brian Christine, appointed Assistant Secretary for Health last November, has emphasized restoring trust in public health, "radical transparency" and tackling the epidemic. His clinical career has focused on men’s sexual health; at the Urology Centers of Alabama he was known for performing penile implant procedures and for hosting a now-defunct show called Erection Connection.