At the recent World Government Summit, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General commented that the planet is "unprepared" for a Disease X outbreak or future pandemics.
While Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus did not comment on how to legally manage a Disease X pandemic, a team of experts shared some keen observations and recommendations.
A Stanford Health Policy (SHP) article by Beth Duff-Brown commented that recent state legal reforms have exacerbated rather than improved weaknesses in U.S. emergency powers, jeopardizing future public health responses.
Will Disease X End Federalism in the U.S.
US CDC Reloads Vaccine Committee
When the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory committee meets in late February 2024, there will be several new faces offering their sights.
As of January 11, 2024, only seven of 15 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) members were listed on the CDC's website.
However, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that it is filling eight vacancies, including the chairmanship.
To fill vacancies, the HHS Secretary selects members following an application and nomination process.