Prepare for 2024: Safeguarding Public Health against Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism

On May 29 at 2 PM ET, a panel of experts will come together to discuss the nation’s preparedness for public health emergencies. They will be examining the key findings of the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) 2024 report and discussing recommendations for policymakers. The Ready or Not 2024 report highlights gaps in national and state preparedness for protecting residents’ health during emergencies. It offers recommendations to strengthen the public health system and improve emergency readiness in the face of increasing infectious disease outbreaks and extreme weather events.

The report emphasizes that while some progress has been made in emergency preparedness, there are still challenges to address. Policymakers not heeding lessons from past emergencies, funding cuts, and health misinformation are putting decades of progress at risk. It is important for policymakers to take the findings of the report seriously and implement the recommendations to ensure the nation is better prepared for future public health emergencies. By joining this panel of experts, you can learn more about the state of the nation’s readiness and what steps can be taken to protect the public’s health in times of crisis.