And then when they happen, it is almost like you are watching in slow motion. What is it like for someone working in your field?Ī: As a health security person, you are always thinking about preventing outbreaks, epidemics and the worst case scenario – a pandemic. Q: It’s a turbulent time due to Covid-19. She is chair emeritus of The Global Health Security Agenda Consortium, and previously worked for International Medical Corps, leading the organisation’s efforts on the Global Health Security Agenda after managing large disaster response programs in Asia.
She was also campaign manager for its No More Epidemics campaign. Ashley Arabasadi is senior external affairs manager and former health security policy adviser at Management Sciences for Health, an American-based nonprofit global health organisation.
