Collaboration between countries is essential in addressing global health threats from "summary" of An Unnatural History of Emerging Infections by Ron Barrett,George Armelagos (the late)
In our interconnected world, diseases do not respect borders. They can easily spread from one country to another, causing widespread devastation and threatening global health security. The emergence of new infectious diseases and the reemergence of old ones have highlighted the need for collaboration between countries in addressing these global health threats. Effective responses to outbreaks require coordinated efforts among nations. Information sharing, resource pooling, and joint research are vital in combating infectious diseases that know no boundaries. By working together, countries can better monitor and track disease outbreaks, develop effective prevention and control measures, and ensure timely and coordinated responses to mitigate the impact of epidemics. Global health threats such as pandemics, drug-resistant infections, and emerging diseases like Ebola and Zika virus necessitate a unified approach ...
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