Bioterrorism

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Introduction

Bioterrorism refers to the use of biological agents such as viruses bacteria or toxins to attack or intimidate societies or governments . In addition , it is a terroristic activity that combines biological warfare and terrorism . Biological substances are used to cause harm to people where by diseases such as Anthrax , smallpox or plague are used as a weapon . This can be done through contamination of drinking water or the spread of an infectious disease through air (Wassenaar , 2008 . Basing on this background , the objective of

this paper is to discuss whether the poor response to Bioterrorism is as a result of inadequate economic and political support to health departments , or inadequate legal authority

Argument on the fundamental problem regarding response to bioterrorism

Economic and political support

The federal government has played a major role in enhancing the preparedness of the nation for Bioterrorism . For instance 1 .1 billion was released for the improvement of state and local health facilities (Agency For Healthcare Research and Quality , 2002 . Further , it has funded research aimed at developing tools and techniques for training clinicians about Bioterrorism . The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ) provides radiological , chemical and biological hazard consultation . The US government through the CDC is upgrading its public health capacity and epidemiological capacity . Additionally , it is expanding response capacity at local and national levels to improve the capability of the nation to respond to Bioterrorism . The Government Accounting Office (GAO ) provides health insurance to individuals...