Medical Countermeasure Product Development - Alternatives Paper

Abstract

Chemical Biological and Radiological (CBR) threats, emerging infectious diseases and pandemics pose an imminent, real and serious danger to Australia's healthcare, economy and national security. In order to respond and have an all-hazard preparedness approach to these threats, Medical Countermeasures (MedCMs) are required. MedCMs can include drugs, vaccines and diagnostics (devices and materials). Currently, there exists a dependence on non-Australian sources for MedCM products however there is no assurance that these products will be available in a time of need. Alternative solutions must be considered and developed. This paper provides a strategy focused on exploring affordable and integrated capability to acquire (by development or purchase) MedCM products for Australia.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA603298

Entities

People

  • Felicia Pradera
  • Malcolm Alderton

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biotechnology
  • Climate Change
  • Counterterrorism
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Emergencies
  • European Union
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Law
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Countermeasures
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Product Development
  • Public Health
  • Security
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology