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Similarly, urban expansion into wildlife habitats increases human exposure to vectors and zoonotic pathogens. He advocates for controlled burns and forest management to restore ecological balance, which could reduce wolf and deer populations that facilitate disease transmission.
The Need for a Global, proactive approach to Biosecurity
A central theme is the failure of public health infrastructure to prepare for such outbreaks. Dr. Michael urges that vaccination programs, stockpiles, and surveillance systems must be investment priorities. He criticizes the current "just-in-time" supply chains and calls for long-term planning, similar to military logistics.