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He shares experiences from past outbreaks, such as the 2003 SARS crisis and Ebola, noting that adequate response hinges on early detection, swift isolation, and rigorous infection control. Unfortunately, many essential supplies—like Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ventilators—are in dangerously short supply, risking healthcare worker infections and deaths. Over 4,000 healthcare workers in China became infected, a tragic reminder of the importance of protecting frontline responders.