The World Is Unprepared for the Next Pandemic, Report Says | New York Times

CEID Founding Director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia shares her knowledge on pandemic preparedness with The New York Times.

“Given the events that have unfolded over the past two years, it might also be smart to focus on elements of pandemic preparedness that go beyond technical capacities and capabilities, said Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, the founding director of the Boston University Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Policy and Research.

‘We need to think about our ability to sustain healthy communities when a crisis becomes prolonged,’ she said. ‘What’s important to communities is not just the pandemic response, but also how well you’re managing everyday business when you have that crisis.’”

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