How to stop viruses and save humanity now
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Köp båda 2 för 363 kr[S]even ways of preventing an infectious disease from reaching its pandemic potential What makes [The End of Epidemics] a good, highly readable primer are its convincing examples and vivid human stories. * The Economist * Dr. Quick's urgent message makes one hope that this book will reach a huge audience and that its exhortations will be acted on everywhere. * The Wall Street Journal * [An] informed, cogent and honestly frightening book. -- Michael Brooks * New Statesman * Pragmatic, insightful and research-rich, this is a key volume for the policymaker's shelf. * Nature * In The End of Epidemics, Quick and co-author Bronwyn Fryer spell out the seven biggest things we need to stop those outbreaks becoming epidemics. It is an impressive wish list We could certainly use some of the advocacy for public health spending Quick calls for and soon. -- Debora MacKenzie * New Scientist * This detailed book not only breaks down the science behind killer viruses, but tells the stories of medical pioneers whose tireless work has prevented debilitating epidemics, and could even help put an end to them forever. * GQ Australia * Dr Quick has written a fascinating book. Following decades working in some of the worlds most epidemic-prone countries, he argues for scientific and public health developments that can save humanity from deadly micro-organisms. -- Dr David Heymann, professor of infectious disease epidemiology, at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Infectious disease outbreaks rival natural disasters and wars in their capacity to endanger human health, cripple economies and disrupt societies. The End of Epidemics shows us that by learning from the past we can build a world more resilient to infectious disease. But we must act quickly. -- Dr Jeremy Farrar, director of Wellcome Trust A down to earth account of what we know about epidemics, packaged wisely in 7 basic recommendations for action. The End of Epidemics proposes a new marriage of stakeholders: patients, communities, industry, doctors, political leaders, NGOs and philanthropies. Must read! -- Dr Joanne Liu, International President of MSF (Doctors Without Borders) Dr. Quick makes a compelling case for the public and private sector to elevate their work on preparation, response and rehabilitation around epidemics. The End of Epidemics makes the case from a social and an economic perspective that we have a collective responsibility to take action now. -- Paul Polman, Chief Executive Officer of Unilever The End of Epidemics presents actions, insights and a compelling tale of how individuals whether citizens or leaders can stand together with science and innovation to slow or stop the ever-present risk of disease outbreaks and epidemics. His message: the power of Seven, power of one and the power of many. -- Dr. Heidi Larsen, director of Vaccine Confidence Project Rich in stories, The End of Epidemics is a powerful wake up call to get serious about epidemic threats. Quick offers down to earth solutions to prevent small and mega pandemics, a hundred years after the catastrophic 1918 Spanish flu. -- Professor Peter Piot, director, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine The End of Epidemics presents the challenge represented by global epidemiological risks and offers a convincing set of prescriptions to address them. It is a captivating book that combines the best public health evidence with compelling real-life stories. -- Dr Julio Frenk, president, University of Miami, former minister of health, Mexico, and former dean, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Quick is an internationally recognised leader in global heath his focus on innovation and new technologies is vital to pandemic threat prevention and preparedness to save lives around the globe. -- Dr Rajiv Shah, president of Rockefeller Foundation Jonathan Quick offers a
Jonathan D. Quick is a family physician, health-management specialist, managing director for pandemic response, preparedness, and prevention at The Rockefeller Foundation, and an adjunct professor of global health at the Duke Global Health Institute. He is also senior fellow emeritus at the global non-profit organisation Management Sciences for Health, where he served as president and chief executive officer for 2004 to 2017. Dr Quick has carried out assignments to improve the health and lives of people in over 70 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Bronwyn Fryer is a veteran writer, researcher, and editor, widely recognised for her collaborations with leading authors.