In response to ongoing global health challenges, the White House has announced an update to America’s global health security strategy, focusing on enhancing disease detection and response capacities in developing nations. This framework underscores a broader effort to bolster international preparedness and prevent future pandemics. The work of the Global Network for Academic Public Health (GNAPH), of which ASPPH is a founding member, and the World Health Organization (WHO) on the  emphasizes similar points to this initiative as well.

The aid provided through the global health security strategy is meticulously tailored to address specific gaps in each country’s capacity, encompassing areas such as pathogen surveillance, lab testing capabilities, and outbreak preparedness. Agreements have been forged with 50 low- and middle-income countries to support their efforts in detecting and responding to disease outbreaks. The US is also advocating for expanded support from other G-7 countries to assist an additional 50 nations in improving their global health security.