How can defense and public health sectors effectively collaborate to achieve the 100 Days Mission?

A new report by the Pandemic Center at Brown University's School of Public Health, CEPI, and RAND Europe explores how defense and public health sectors can collaborate to advance the 100 Days Mission—the initiative to develop safe, effective vaccines within 100 days of identifying a new pandemic threat. Beyond enhancing public health readiness, cross-sector alignment builds vital security capabilities, including safeguarding military and civilian populations and bolstering defense against natural or engineered biological risks.

The report outlines strategic priorities to operationalize civil-military cooperation, focusing on joint investment planning, standing financing mechanisms, rapid diagnostic scaling, and synchronized logistics. By addressing long-standing silos before crisis strikes, these recommendations provide a roadmap for stronger global health security and emergency response.

Read the full report for full details and to explore the key takeaways.