WHO Prequalifies Ebola Vaccine, Paving the Way for Its Use in High-Risk Countries
United Nations agencies and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, can procure the vaccine for at-risk countries based on this WHO recommendation. Keep Reading
Mosquito Sterilization Offers New Opportunity to Control Chikungunya, Dengue, and Zika
The process involves rearing large quantities of sterilized male mosquitoes in dedicated facilities, and then releasing them to mate with females in the wild. Keep Reading
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The new report also categorizes the top antibiotic-resistant threats based on level of concern to human health: urgent, serious, or concerning. Keep Reading
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Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Month
New Guide Helps Critical Infrastructure Navigate Threats and Seize Power of Partnerships
Effective risk management includes resource allocation tailored to threats, assessing both physical and cyber threats, and actively engaging in information sharing. Keep Reading
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The conference will focus on what is known and what critical knowledge gaps remain regarding infectious agents emerging from thawing permafrost. Keep Reading
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The contract covers public health management and logistical support, strategic health communications, and scientific & medical consultation. Keep Reading
Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Month
First Head of DHS Infrastructure Protection Invites HSToday Readers to Collaborate on Critical Infrastructure Protection for Infrastructure Security Month
Robert Liscouski, appointed by President Bush as the first head of Infrastructure Protection at DHS invites readers to contribute their thoughts, best practices, and ideas to protect critical infrastructure during National Infrastructure Security Month. Keep Reading
U.S. Partners with Republic of Korea on Public Safety Technology and Research
The United States and the Republic of Korea have entered into a bilateral partnership for deeper cooperation on science and technology research and development of solutions to disasters such as fire, storm, flood and earthquake and issues closely related to public safety such as security and infectious disease. Keep Reading
