By Rueben C. Warren, Darryl Scriven
The conclusions reached as a result of the symposium and reiterated in this supplemental issue of JHCPU are that there is opportunity, responsibility, and accountability in the event of a pandemic influenza episode, and that both the public health and the faith community must respond. Faith leaders have a pivotal role in working with government public health officials in managing pandemics, epidemics, disasters (natural or man-made) or in any mass crises where human life or well being are threatened. Because of this multilayered, multi-organizational responsibility, collective strategic thinking and planning are necessary to execute successfully any directives to protect life and prevent adverse health for all … Read More