Science Alert August 20, 2018
Pandemic policy scholars believe that it is essential to prepare the country and the world for the next pandemic. It is not a matter of if, but when, the next disease will sweep the world with deadly and costly consequences. Topic areas that national leaders must address to create better preparedness and response capabilities include – overuse and misuse of antibiotics; ensuring continuity of supply chains; the absence of high-level leadership. If the United States chooses to elevate the issue of pandemic preparedness and biosecurity as a national security priority, we could be prepared Outbreaks are inevitable, but pandemics are not if we take action now…read more. Open Access TECHNICAL ARTICLEÂ