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Epidemic prevention

PLOS Global Public Health
How do local governments contribute to pandemic response? Surveying 25 cities, we documented a crucial role in risk communication and community coordination.
The Lancet
The Smithsonian exhibition, Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World, shows that we cannot wait for the next epidemic—we must act on current information to end preventable outbreaks.
IJTLD OPEN
Our colleagues assessed whether the 7-1-7”timeliness metric could be implemented in Kenya for screening and tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT), and proposed an adaptation: “3-5-7”.
BMJ Global Health
Preparing for the next pandemic requires sustained government funding, efficient financial mechanisms, better public health capacity, strong global leadership, and a commitment to collaboration.
The Lancet Public Health
We propose an epidemic-ready primary healthcare model to integrate public health and healthcare, stop outbreaks, ensure essential services, strengthen resilience, and protect workers and patients.