U.S. Response To Health Threats To Be Reviewed

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced a major review of the government's efforts to develop new protections against pandemics, bioterrorism and other health threats. The review will not just examine the flu, but all public health threats faced today. Sebelius stated, "We'll look for the fastest ways to move to new technologies that will let us quickly produce countermeasures that are more dependable and more robust." The review will be led by Nicole Lurie, assistant secretary for preparedness and response, and will be complete by "early next year," Sebelius said.