On May 29th at 2 PM ET, a panel of experts will come together to discuss the country’s readiness for public health emergencies. They will examine the findings of TFAH’s 2024 report, Ready or Not 2024: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism, and offer recommendations to policymakers. The report highlights the gaps in national and state preparedness for emergencies and suggests ways to strengthen the public health system and improve emergency readiness.
The report has found that there is an increasing number of infectious disease outbreaks and extreme weather events happening in the country. While some areas have made progress in emergency preparedness, policymakers are not always learning from past emergencies. Additionally, funding cuts and health misinformation pose a threat to decades of progress made in public health. The recommendations from the report aim to address these issues and ensure that the public health system is better equipped to protect residents during emergencies.
The panel discussion will provide valuable insight into the current state of public health readiness and offer guidance for policymakers on how to improve emergency preparedness. It is crucial that decision-makers heed the recommendations of TFAH’s report in order to safeguard the health and safety of the nation’s residents during public health emergencies. Join the panel on May 29th to learn more about the findings of the report and contribute to the discussion on how to protect our communities from diseases, disasters, and bioterrorism.
