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Is the US prepared to deal with another pandemic or widespread health crisis?
Short answer: Partly. The U.S. is better equipped than in 2019 to spot and counter threats, but readiness is uneven and vulnerable to leadership turnover, funding instability, workforce shortages, and eroding public trust. Several independent reviews still flag major gaps.
What’s stronger now
- Faster detection and data: CDC’s Data Modernization Initiative and Public Health Data Strategy have exp