Infectious Diseases
Pandemics like COVID-19 reveal the critical need for global coordination and preparedness. The National Academy of Medicine works to strengthen international health systems, improve surveillance, and promote rapid response mechanisms.
Consensus Studies
Pandemic and Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Preparedness & Response
The global response to COVID-19 has pushed the boundaries on what is possible for rapid pandemic response in several areas, including vaccine research, development, manufacturing, equitable distribution, allocation, and administration. In 2021, the NAM published a series of four consensus studies outlining policy directions.
Dec 3, 2024Discussion Proceedings
Sustainability of the HIV/AIDS Response – Getting to 2030 & Beyond
Infectious DiseasesPreparedness and ResponsePublic Health
May 13, 2024Discussion Paper
Streamlining Regulatory Oversight of Respirators Used in Health Care Settings Will Improve Worker Protection
Introduction Respirators used in U.S. health care settings, including disposable filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs), full face respirators, reusable elastomeric half mask respirators (EHMRs), and powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs), must be approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (see Figure 1). The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that only NIOSH Approved® respirators be used […]
Health Policy and RegulationInfectious DiseasesQuality and Safety
Feb 5, 2024Discussion Paper
Lessons for Public Health Excellence from the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Perspective from New York City
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health leadership in New York City and their response to the emerging pandemic were in the public eye. Immediately, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) and other local health departments (LHDs) were expected to be a voice of calm, equitable, data-based guidance amid a maelstrom of […]
Infectious Diseases
Aug 1, 2024
NAM & New England Journal of Medicine Launch New Series
Aug 1, 2024
Coding for Change: National Academies Hackathons Tackle the US STI Epidemic
Jan 24, 2024
100 Days Mission Shares New Report Highlighting Recommendations for Pandemic Preparedness
Nov 15, 2023
Virtual Hackathon Awards $24K for Innovative Solutions to Prevent and Control STIs
Jul 6, 2023
Hackathon Awards $60K to Innovative, Implementable Solutions to Prevent, Treat, and Control STIs in the U.S.
Nov 30, 2022
NAM Leadership Consortium announces formation of national commission on post-COVID transformation of the U.S. health system
