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National Biodefense Strategy: Additional Efforts Would Enhance Likelihood of Effective Implementation

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date Feb. 19, 2020
Release Date Feb. 19, 2020
Report No. GAO-20-273
Summary:

Biological threats range from naturally occurring diseases to deliberately created biological weapons. The National Biodefense Strategy, issued in 2018 along with guidance on how to implement it, spells out the nation’s plan to address these threats. Among other things, it calls for a joint effort by multiple agencies as well as private sector partners.

We reviewed how well the strategy has worked so far. We found there are no clear processes, roles, or responsibilities for joint decision making. We made 4 recommendations, including that Health and Human Services (the lead agency for the strategy) clearly document these factors.

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