Claude Sonnet 5Oct 615 citations
Is the US prepared to deal with another pandemic or widespread health crisis?
Based on current assessments, the picture is decidedly mixed, with most recent evidence pointing toward significant erosion in US pandemic preparedness relative to just a few years ago, even as some underlying capabilities remain intact.
Signs of weakening preparedness
Federal funding and workforce cuts: Trust for America's Health's 2025 report found that the President's proposed FY 2026 budget