Outbreaks, Epidemics, and Health Security

Outbreaks, Epidemics, and Health Security: Ensuring Future Preparedness for Small Island Nations and the World reviews the many lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include epidemic preparedness, the politics of epidemics, health security, anti-vaccine campaigns, vaccine preparedness, the need for detailed information sharing and infection tracking versus protected health information, the effects on international relations, the need for intelligence assets to contribute to global health, and the development of biodefense shields. - Focuses on health security and epidemic control in small island countries - Presents international relations and affairs in the public health context - Summarizes major lessons learned for humanity from the 2020-21 pandemic

Combining extensive professional experience in diplomacy, international security, development, public health, and climate change, Sebastian Kevany has conducted over 100 field missions to Africa, the Middle East, the South Pacific, Eastern Europe, and Asia with a focus on monitoring and evaluation, health security, international relations, human rights, and international security and governance. He is the author of two books on global diplomacy, security, and health; has published over 100 peer-reviewed academic articles on related issues; and holds BA and MA degrees from Trinity College Dublin (Ireland); an MPH degree from the University of Cape Town (South Africa); a doctorate by life research from the University of Westminster (United Kingdom).