Building Global Health Security from the Ground Up

Explore the critical role of community-level efforts in global health security through this insightful panel discussion. Delve into the importance of empowering local residents, community health workers, and social media networks as the first line of defense against infectious diseases and bioterrorism. Examine the challenges in communication between governments, large-scale NGOs, and people on the ground. Discover strategies for forming partnerships that enable local communities to serve as the eyes and ears of global health security. Learn about initiatives like the Community Health Academy and the concept of health coaches. Understand the significance of humanizing others and bridging moral gaps in addressing global health challenges. Gain insights into official reporting mechanisms, the role of the US military, data collection, and public health responses in building a robust global health security system from the ground up.