Technology as the First Line of Defense Against Future Pandemics
Pandemics remind the world that speed matters. The earlier a threat is detected, the greater the chance of containing it before it spreads widely. Joe Kiani, Masimo and Willow Laboratories founder, has underscored the importance of technology as a safeguard in healthcare, where timely detection can mean the difference between preparedness and panic. Predictive modeling and digital infrastructure offer the possibility of turning early warning into a global defense system. This shift would transform health security from an afterthought into a standing guardrail woven into daily life.
Traditional surveillance systems often lag reality, detecting outbreaks only after they have spread significantly. By contrast, technology allows signals, from unusual hospital admissions to changes in online search patterns, to be identified in near real time. These signals provide health authorities with a head start, allowing interventions such as contact tracing, targeted restrictions, or vaccine deployment to begin earlier. The goal is to …
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