Australia 'Grossly Unprepared' for Future Pandemics: Experts Call for National CDC on Covid Anniversary
2025-03-14
news.com.au
As the world marks the five-year anniversary of Covid, public health experts warn that Australia remains vulnerable to future pandemics, citing a lack of preparedness. The Public Health Association is calling for the establishment of a national Centre for Disease Control (CDC) to strengthen the country's health security and response to infectious diseases. With the global health landscape evolving rapidly, experts stress the need for proactive measures, including enhanced surveillance and outbreak response, to mitigate the impact of future health crises, such as coronavirus and other infectious diseases.
