Suffocating Defense Strategies for Pandemics : Episode 2

Reflecting on the COVID-19 Pandemic Response

January 9, 2025

By Chris Spivey
Major general (ret.) Paul Friedrichs, MD

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EP: 1.Pandemic Defense Strategies: Panel Introductions and Discussion Overview

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EP: 2.Reflecting on the COVID-19 Pandemic Response

EP: 3.An All-Government Approach: Recognizing the Benefits and Drawbacks

EP: 4.Empowering Informed Decisions: Tools for Navigating Public Health Challenges

EP: 5.Capacity and Surge Response Leading Into a State of Readiness

EP: 6.Spark Risk: Improving Pandemic Sentinel Warnings

EP: 7.Vaccine Nationalism and Global Health Interdependence

EP: 8.Final Thoughts and Looking Forward: The Future of Pandemic Preparedness

A lot can be learned from the COVID-19 response, including global regulatory collaboration, de-risking pharmaceutical development, and expanding research participation. This segment covers challenges such as sustaining preparedness and addressing vaccine access inequities.