MarkAlain Déry, DO, MPH, FACOI: No financial relationships to disclose
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Learning Objectives:
Describe the key factors contributing to the emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases and how limited government funding impacts public health infrastructure for surveillance and outbreak response.
Analyze the challenges and consequences of reduced funding on the development, accessibility, and deployment of diagnostic tools, vaccines, and therapeutics for emerging infectious diseases.
Develop strategic approaches for optimizing clinical and public health practices, including interdisciplinary collaboration and resource allocation, to effectively manage emerging infections despite financial constraints.
