Pandemic Panic: Protecting an Interconnected World
Ron Klain from Revolution LLC and the CDC's Anita Patel discussed how we can strengthen health systems, prepare global cities, and educate communities in order to prevent another global pandemic.
About This Event
Despite extensive health advancements following the Spanish Flu, HIV, and SARS pandemics, the world is still highly vulnerable to the spread of infectious diseases. In fact, the number of outbreaks has more than tripled in the last forty years. Without coordinated public health action, experts predict that the next pandemic—one with the potential to take millions of lives and cost the global economy billions of dollars—is not a matter of "if, but when." How can we strengthen our health systems, prepare our global cities, and educate our communities to best prevent it?
About the Speakers
Distinguished Fellow, Global Food and Agriculture
Prior to joining the Council, Ertharin Cousin served as executive director of the UN World Food Programme where she led the world’s largest humanitarian organization from 2012 to 2017. She also previously served as US ambassador to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome. Cousin is founder and CEO of Food Systems for the Future.
Ron Klain
Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Revolution LLC
Anita Patel
Senior Advisor, Pandemic Medical Care and Countermeasures, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lead Sponsors
Patron Sponsors
Holthues Trust
Ashley F.T. McCall & Avery McCall
Susan and Bob Morrison