Sunday, August 13, 2006
The Global Pandemic Initiative
Lead: " IBM and over twenty major worldwide public health institutions, including the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, today announced the Global Pandemic Initiative, a collaborative effort to help stem the spread of infectious diseases." The press release continues: "With growing concerns over potential outbreaks of new strains of disease, and their ability to spread more easily because of modern transportation, IBM scientists have formed a steering committee with worldwide health organizations and universities to guide efforts to address the issue. Together, they will explore the use of advanced analytical and computer technology as part of a global preparedness program for responding to potential infectious disease outbreaks around the world." IBM, 15 May 2006
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Hi John, Like your site.
I think that global participation is essential. For this capacities and information systems need to be created. In India, and many other countries, good legislations that identified and reported outbreaks publicly have been repealed.
I believe that if this model succeeds in acheiving its goal, it should be replicated for nevironmental health purposes (especially for asthma, industrial toxins). Best. pranay
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