Health Security

WHO Urges Shift to Structured Health Emergency Drills

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to institutionalize simulation exercises through structured national programs to strengthen health emergency preparedness. The shift affects healthcare systems, supply chains, and public health planning, particularly in Mexico, where resilience gaps and nearshoring opportunities are reshaping investment, manufacturing, and regulatory priorities across the health sector. The World Health … Read more

Bird Flu Is Raising Red Flags Among Health Officials | Johns Hopkins

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Last week, there was a death from the bird flu. Where do things stand today?  Andy Pekosz: We’re seeing signs that this virus is really moving into humans. There was an infection in a person in Louisiana, who apparently acquired the infection because he had a backyard flock of chickens that had become exposed to … Read more