What resources do all countries need to be prepared for pandemics such as COVID-19?

Emergency Response Plans

Emergency health disasters can occur when least expected. As evidenced by the readings, it is important to anticipate and prepare for such events.

As evidenced by the current COVID-19 pandemic disaster preparedness is critical to public health.

For this assignment compare and contrast Saudi Arabia’s emergency response activities related to the pandemic to any country of your choosing.

Include in your essay:
• Best practices for emergency response plans to manage pandemics
• The key activities of each country’s emergency response
• The key agencies involved and how they worked together
• The effectiveness of the response including areas of strength and areas that may need improvement for each country
• What resources do all countries need to be prepared for pandemics such as COVID-19?

Your paper should meet the following structural requirements:
• Four-to-five pages in length, not including the cover sheet and reference page.
• Formatted according to APA.
• Provide support for your statements with in-text citations from a minimum of four scholarly articles.