“Pandemic threat: Is the world ready for another outbreak?,” June 2017
In a 24-page report for CQ Researcher, Bara Vaida examines how the Ebola and Zika outbreaks illustrated clear gaps in preparedness and what the globe has been doing to respond. She also addresses the issue of bioterrorism and whether the U.S. is prepared for a biological attack.
“Why you need the flu shot every year,” The New York Times, December 2017
Tara Haelle explains why does the influenze virus changes so much every year and why the vaccine’s effectiveness varies so much.
“The World Is Not Ready for the Next Pandemic,” Time, May 4, 2017
A new bird flu called H7N9 circulating across China is mostly infecting poultry, but humans who have contracted the disease during a recent spike have a 41 percent mortality rate.
“Bill Gates: Bioterrorism could kill more than nuclear war — but no one is ready to deal with it,” The Washington Post, Feb. 18, 2017
Microsoft co-Founder Bill Gates warned world leaders in February to prepare for bioterror attacks, which he said are easier to execute than nuclear weapons and could trigger pandemics that could kill more people.
“Global Health: A Pivotal Moment of Opportunity and Peril,” Health Affairs, January 2017 (Access with AHCJ membership)
Two Georgetown University researchers highlight policies they say are needed to strengthen global health security.
“Inside a Secret Government Warehouse Prepped for Health Catastrophes,” NPR, June 27, 2016
The CDC is stockpiling drugs, vaccines and medical equipment in preparation for potential health emergencies.
Tips for Covering Emerging Infectious Diseases, AHCJ, April 2016 conference in Cleveland and slides from presenter Dr. Steven Gordon;
Slides from presenter Jennifer Hanrahan; slides from presenter Susan Rehm on communicating during a public health emergency.
“Policy Debate: International Responses to Global Epidemics: Ebola and Beyond,” International Development Policy, February 2015
Researchers look at a policy debate about the World Health Organization’s response to Ebola.