Data-Driven Outbreak Response: How Real-Time Surveillance Can Save Lives
The Power of Real-Time Data in a World of Uncertainty In the fight against infectious diseases, timing is everything. As we learned during COVID-19 and countless other outbreaks, the difference between an effective response and a devastating spread often comes down to how quickly we recognize what is happening. Traditional methods of tracking outbreaks—like case […]
From Antibiotic Resistance to Superbugs: Building Stronger Defenses in Modern Medicine
Antibiotics have been one of the greatest achievements in modern medicine. For decades, they have saved lives, turned once-fatal infections into manageable conditions, and enabled advancements like surgery, chemotherapy, and intensive care. But as a physician and epidemiologist, I see every day how the effectiveness of these critical drugs is being threatened. Antibiotic resistance is […]