Preparing for Maternal and Child Health Crises with Lessons from the Zika Outbreak

The Zika virus outbreak changed the landscape of emergency response by highlighting the urgent need for enhanced surveillance and data modernization, rapid response capabilities, and preventive measures to address infectious diseases and their impact on maternal and child health. This blog reviews how states can leverage the lessons learned from previous emergency response plans, such as those implemented during the Zika outbreak, to better prepare for future emergencies.