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Is the US prepared to deal with another pandemic or widespread health crisis?
Short answer: The U.S. is better prepared than it was in 2020, but sizeable gaps remain. Detection and medical-countermeasure systems improved, yet workforce, coordination, legal authority, funding stability, and public trust are still weak points. Whether a future response goes smoothly will depend on how these gaps are addressed ahead of time.
What’s stronger now
- Clearer federal roles and res