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 Explore the latest public health research and insights about health policy.

An injured resident of Togoga arrives at the Ayder referral hospital in Mekele, the capital of Tigray region, Ethiopia, on June 23, 2021. Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP via Getty Images

‘Dangerously Unprepared’: New Report Faults Countries’ Pandemic Readiness… Again

 A couple long years into the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be easy to think of it as a once-in-a-generation event. Instead, the pandemic should be viewed as “a warning shot” in the face of mounting biological threats  that countries still aren’t prepared to meet, according to…

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Health Policy Faculty Experts

 Looking for prominent public health experts in the field of health policy? They’re here at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Joshua Sharfstein
Distinguished Professor of the Practice
Health Policy and Management

Joshua Sharfstein, MD, works to develop and promote public health strategies, healthcare payment approaches, and regulatory policies that advance health and equity.

Rajiv Rimal
Professor
Health, Behavior and Society

Rajiv N. Rimal, PhD, MA, works globally on social and behavior change interventions with a focus on women and children’s nutrition and well-being. He adopts a social norms-based approach to address health inequities in low- and middle-income countries.

Gerard Anderson
Professor
Health Policy and Management

Gerard Anderson, PhD, works with policymakers to control health care spending.

Albert Wu
Professor
Health Policy and Management

Albert Wu, MD, MPH, studies the impact of safety problems on patients and health care workers.