Chris Whitty
Chris Whitty (pronounced: /krɪs ˈwɪti/) is a prominent figure in the field of medicine and public health. He is best known for his role as the Chief Medical Officer for England, a position he has held since 2019.
Etymology
The name "Chris" is a short form of "Christopher", derived from the Greek "Christophoros" meaning "bearing Christ". "Whitty" is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English "hwit", meaning "white".
Career
Chris Whitty's career has been primarily focused on epidemiology and infectious diseases. He has worked in various roles within the UK Department of Health and Social Care, including as Chief Scientific Adviser. He has also been involved in research on malaria in Africa.
Role in COVID-19 Response
As Chief Medical Officer, Whitty has played a key role in the UK's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He has been a regular presence at government press conferences, providing updates on the pandemic and advising on public health measures.
Education
Whitty studied at Pembroke College, Oxford, where he obtained a degree in physiology. He later studied medicine at Hammersmith Hospital, and economics at the London School of Economics.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology
- Infectious diseases
- Malaria
- COVID-19 pandemic
- Public health
- Physiology
- Medicine
- Economics
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chris Whitty
- Wikipedia's article - Chris Whitty
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