The Next Pandemic Could Happen Anytime. Are Health Systems Ready?

About this episode

The episode discusses the readiness of health systems in the face of potential pandemics, focusing on Ebola cases in the DRC and the necessary strategies for preparedness.

As Ebola cases rise in the DRC, global health authorities face renewed pressure to strengthen outbreak surveillance. In this episode, Aspen Medical’s Sean Costello joins Tim Elliott to analyse the realities of frontline response, managing high-risk regional crises, and the critical clinical strategies needed to secure true healthcare preparedness. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Tim Elliott

Guest: Sean Costello

Topics covered

• health systems
• pandemic preparedness
• outbreak surveillance
• Ebola
• healthcare strategies

Keywords

• pandemic
• health systems
• Ebola
• outbreak response
• healthcare preparedness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aspen Medical

Places: DRC

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