Testimony of Jaime M. Yassif at U.S. House Hearing on "Strengthening Biosafety and Biosecurity Standards: Protecting Against Future Pandemics"
On April 21, 2022, immediately after G20 finance ministers and central bank governors reached consensus to establish a new Fund for preparedness at the World Bank, a group of leading experts and stakeholders from met to review progress and offer advice on next steps. This paper aims to inform next steps to structure, approve, and launch a new Fund, including the forthcoming consultative process led by the World Bank.
We were way behind when Kennedy said we should go to the moon. We can do the same now, but we have to do it in months, not years.
Discussion of post-Cold War developments to the fragmented anti-plague system in the Newly Independent States. (CNS)
The many challenges a public health emergency, such as a disease outbreak, can present for the security of a country. (CNS)
Dr. Hamburg testifies on important concerns raised by the emergence and ongoing response to the SARS outbreak, as well as broader issues of emerging infections, public health and security.
Testimony on the threats from biological weapons and Senator Nunn's participation in the Dark Winter war game scenario.
