The Center for Health Security of The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has continued to influence the narrative since a pandemic was declared in early 2020.
For instance, here are some of their initiatives over the past year all in the name of “health security”:
Next Steps to Grow the US Bioeconomy: Priorities for the Incoming Administration | January 7, 2021
The US boasts one of the world’s most competitive bioeconomy markets and is a leader in biological innovation and education. As we’ve seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, US biotechnology companies are rising to the challenge of addressing urgent health security needs and supply chain vulnerabilities. In recent years, however, competition to the US has increased, as nations around the world recognize the potential for biotechnologies to boost their economic health and sustainability.
The meeting explored next steps and priorities for the incoming administration to improve the US bioeconomy for the future. Sessions featured how biotech companies have pivoted during COVID-19 to address medical needs; imagining what the post-COVID 19 bioeconomy should look like with regards to non-medical applications, regulations, and investments; addressing climate change; and developing the future biotech workforce.
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The Capitol Hill Steering Committee on Pandemic Preparedness & Health Security – Combating Misinformation and Disinformation for COVID-19 and Future Public Health Threats | October 20, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that accurate and timely health-related information is crucial to mounting an effective response to a public health crisis. Contradictory messaging, misinformation, and undermining of public health experts have reduced the trust in public health responders, increased belief in false medical cures, and politicized public health measures aimed at curbing transmission of the disease. As can be seen in setbacks during the COVID-19 response, health-related misinformation and disinformation can lead to more infections, deaths, disruption, and disorganization of the effort.
This session evaluated the role misinformation has played in health emergencies and offered solutions to increase trust in future public health messaging.
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Protecting U.S. National Security by Increasing Vaccination Globally | January 27, 2022
Protecting U.S. National Security by Increasing Vaccination Globally: Immediate Steps for COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Implications for the Future
This session will explore the current state, successes, and remaining challenges of global vaccine development, manufacturing, distribution, and delivery. It will highlight actionable steps the U.S. Government can take to bring an end to the acute crisis of this pandemic and meet the scale of future infectious disease threats.
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