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Response to Letter to the Editor

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 February 2024

Frederick M. Burkle*
Affiliation:
Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Kailua, HI, USA Global Scholar, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Washington, DC, USA
Krzysztof Goniewicz
Affiliation:
Polish Air Force Academy, Department of Security, Deblin, Poland
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Corresponding author: Frederick M. Burkle; Email: skipmd77@aol.com
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Thank you for your valuable contribution to our discourse on global disaster management strategies. The insights you provided, particularly highlighting South Africa’s robust approach to infectious disease control, serve as an exemplary model for other nations grappling with similar challenges. This aligns seamlessly with our call for a more integrated, systemic approach to disaster management, emphasizing adaptability, local knowledge, and international cooperation. Your perspective not only enriches our discussion but also emphasizes the critical role of experience and evidence-based strategies in shaping effective global responses. We are greatly encouraged by this constructive exchange, as it advances our collective endeavor toward a more resilient and proactive global disaster management system.