From Ebola to Disease Prevention: A Doctor's Innovative Approach.

Dr. Daniel Bausch, who has spent over 20 years responding to disease outbreaks, is now focusing on the importance of diagnostics in pandemic preparedness. He notes that diagnostics are often ignored, and there is a shocking lack of access to existing tests, especially in low-income countries. The equity gap on testing mainly comes down to economics, and the solution lies with tackling economic and logistical hurdles to diagnostic development. Despite the obstacles, Bausch is excited by recent scientific developments in the field of diagnostics, including at-home tests and molecular multiplex assays. He also notes that low-income countries are now leading the way in outbreak response.