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Predict and PreventRapid ecological and social changes are increasing the risk of emerging
threats, from infectious diseases to drought and other environmental disasters.
This initiative will use information and technology to empower communities
to predict and prevent emerging threats before they become local, regional,
or global crises. Identify Hot SpotsUnderstanding the complex drivers that lead to emerging threats can help communities anticipate surprises and reduce vulnerability. Google.org is initially focusing on:
Enable Rapid ResponseTimely, accurate, and accessible information can help prevent localized health crises from becoming regional or global threats. Google.org is focusing on:
See Google.org's Grants & Investments page for a list of current partners. For a closer look, please read our initiative brief or Larry Brilliant's speech from the March 2008 International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases.
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![]() ![]() In low-income, rural communities, people often share their living quarters with several different species of animals. As most emerging infectious diseases in the developing world are zoonoses, i.e., they spread from animals to humans, the result is a dual burden to the poor. Zoonoses lead to human disease and death, but also to the loss of animals which represent essential food, savings and productive capacity for the poor. Furthermore, when human infection strikes, health care facilities for accurate diagnosis and treatment are remote or nonexistent.
Video: Introduction to Google.org's new initiative, Predict and Prevent. Its goal is to identify "hot spots" and enable rapid response to emerging threats, such as infectious disease and climate risk. |
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