Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Nigeria-born Dr Joseph A. Ladapo as Florida Surgeon General and Secretary of the Florida Department of Health. DeSantis hailed Ladapo’s “superb background” and remarkable academic and medical career with a strong emphasis in health policy research. Lieutenant Governor, Jeanette Nuñez described Ladapo as an excellent choice for the position. Nuñez said the doctor has impeccable credentials and “a strong vision to effectively serve the people of Florida at the helm of our public health agency”. In his remarks, Ladapo stressed that health policy decisions must be rooted in...