Report Finds that the Strategic National Stockpile Was Not Equipped to Handle COVID-19 Due to Internal and External Factors
October 23, 2023 | |
Report Finds that the Strategic National Stockpile Was Not Equipped to Handle COVID-19 Due to Internal and External Factors
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a report to determine whether the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) was effective in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The SNS is a repository of vaccines, antibiotics, antidotes, antitoxins, medical devices, supplies, and medications to supplement and resupply public… (McClurg, October 23, 2023) #COVID-19, #Public Health