Biosecurity: A Comprehensive Action Plan
Item Details
Title
Biosecurity: A Comprehensive Action Plan
Topics
This report outlines the deficiencies in US preparedness for a biological event and makes recommendations.
Date
2006
Conclusions
The US public health system is not prepared for a significant biological warfare or emerging infectious disease event. The US Government should strengthen global efforts to prevent terrorists and extremist regimes from acquiring the components of biological weapons, alter the public health system to an all-hazards approach, and implement a new research and development strategy for anti-infective drugs and vaccines.
Source
Grotto, A. and Tucker, J.B. Biosecurity: A Comprehensive Action Plan. Center for American Progress. June 2006. Accessed March, 2024 at https://www.americanprogress.org/article/biosecurity-action-plan/
Citation
“Biosecurity: A Comprehensive Action Plan,” Collection of Biothreat Risk Assessments (COBRA), accessed October 16, 2024, https://cobrabiosecurity.org/items/show/487.