1.1.8: Public Health Emergencies

Evaluate the effectiveness of federal programs to prevent, prepare for, and respond to public health emergencies

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Key Efforts: Assess the effectiveness of federal „„programs and evaluate the need for federally funded efforts to ensure state and local governments’ preparedness for a public health emergency, including activities such as surveillance, training, and developing communication systems and laboratory capacity. Evaluate the development and acquisition „„of vaccines and other treatments for biodefense, including the use of risk assessment in acquisition decisions. Evaluate the ability of federal public „„health agencies to detect and counter emerging threats to the nation’s health, including whether any duplication or overlap in responsibilities, activities, or efforts exists that could be better coordinated or consolidated to achieve greater efficiency.

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