The Africa Health Security Index
The Index documents continent-wide gains across laboratory systems, biosurveillance, biosecurity and biosafety, manufacturing, and emergency response.
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Tutorial on Biological Weapons Nonproliferation
Understanding biological weapons, as well as biosafety, biosecurity, and BW nonproliferation, is the focus of this tutorial.
Revisiting Aum Shinrikyo: New Insights into the Most Extensive Non-State Biological Weapons Program to Date
Aum Shinrikyo's biological weapons efforts and the cult's failed attacks as tools to assess the threat of bioterrorism and possible preventative measures. (CNS)
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Slow, But Steady Progress Implementing UNSCR 1540
The progress made, and challenges that remain, toward the universal implementation of Resolution 1540, adopted by the UN Security Council in 2004. (CNS)
Lessons from Select Public Health Events Having Relevance to Bioterrorism Preparedness
Public health responses in three cities were challenged by disease outbreaks and draw lessons useful in bioterrorism preparedness. (CNS)
The Department of Homeland Security: Goals and Challenges
The evolution of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the challenges it will face in implementing its mandate. (CNS)
Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D. testifies before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee
In this testimony, Dr. Hamburg discusses the proposed new Department of Homeland Security and the implications for biosecurity and public health.
Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D. testifies before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs
Testimony on the state of public health preparedness for terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction.
Dr. Peggy Hamburg testifies before the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Testimony on the biological weapons threat.