The Secret Weapon Against Pandemics

Explore a 33-minute TED Talk featuring physician and health policy leader Georges C. Benjamin as he discusses the critical role of public health systems in combating pandemics. Learn about the necessary components for effectively managing the current coronavirus crisis and preventing future outbreaks, including a robust governmental health entity with updated technology and well-trained staff. Discover how citizens, businesses, and political leaders can contribute to prioritizing public health. Gain insights on reopening strategies, the importance of testing, contact tracing, and isolation, as well as the challenges of developing vaccines. Examine the impact of race, class, and community factors on public health outcomes, and understand the significance of real-time health information and open spaces in promoting overall well-being. This virtual conversation, hosted by science curator David Biello and TED head Chris Anderson, offers valuable perspectives on creating a resilient public health infrastructure for the future.

Introduction
Reopening
New normal
Testing contact tracing isolation
The secret sauce
The new normal
The big challenge
Vaccines
What is public health
Recommendations for sending children back to school
Mosques and masks
AfricanAmerican and Latino communities
Race and class
Public health infrastructure
Realtime health information
Parks trails open space
Anonymous question
Outro