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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted our interconnectedness—diseases can traverse the globe within 36 hours. Consequently, there's a growing recognition of the need for a more equitable global health landscape, where timely access to medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, and information is universal, regardless of geography.
Small Ideas, Big Impact
Happi and Sabeti reflect that Sentinel's inception was a modest idea—an initiative to improve outbreak detection—yet with collaboration and perseverance, it has the potential to transform global health security. Their message underscores that addressing such a global challenge begins with small, focused efforts, partnerships, and the conviction to do better.