Rethinking Public Health Funding When A Pandemic Is Our Biggest Threat

The video discusses the disparity in public health funding between the US and Canada, highlighting the flat CDC budget compared to defense spending. It explores the potential benefits of treating public health as a national security issue, with insights from Dr. Fauci on developing a robust biological defense system. The video emphasizes the need for proactive public health investment, especially in vaccine distribution, and advocates for a shift from reactive to proactive spending to improve health infrastructure and preparedness.

What is the main issue with the CDC's budget over the past decade?

• It has been redirected to other programs.

• It has significantly increased.

• It has decreased by half.

• It has remained essentially flat.

How does the US defense budget compare to the CDC budget?

• The defense budget is significantly larger.

• Both budgets are equal.

• The CDC budget is larger.

• The defense budget is slightly larger.

What could the cost of one F-35 fighter jet provide in terms of public health resources?

• 1000 hospital beds

• 2800 ventilators

• 2000 N95 masks

• 500 ventilators

What triggered the Pandemic Preparedness Program according to Dr. Fauci?

• The SARS epidemic

• The Ebola outbreak

• The COVID-19 pandemic

• The threat of a pandemic flu

What is Dara Lieberman's role in public health?

• Conducting medical research

• Managing hospital resources

• Developing vaccines

• Leading public health advocacy strategy

What is the estimated cost for vaccine distribution according to the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials?

• $12 billion

• $10 billion

• $8.4 billion

• $5 billion

What is a major challenge faced by local health departments during the pandemic?

• Overstaffing

• Understaffing and outdated systems

• Advanced technology

• Excessive funding