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National Biodefense Strategy: Opportunities and Challenges with Early Implementation

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date March 11, 2020
Release Date March 11, 2020
Report No. GAO-20-483T
Summary:

Biological threats can be manmade biological weapons, naturally occurring diseases such as novel coronavirus COVID-19, and more.

The National Biodefense Strategy, issued in 2018 along with implementation guidance, spells out the nation’s plan to address these threats. It calls for a joint effort by multiple agencies and private sector partners.

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

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