Current State Of Pandemic Preparedness & Disease Surveillance
A Global System Still Not Ready
Despite the lessons of COVID-19, the world remains underprepared. Many nations — especially LMICs — face:
Fragmented health data systems
Slow, manual disease reporting
Limited laboratory and genomic capacity
Underfunded public health infrastructure
Weak cross-border coordination
Outbreaks now move faster than traditional surveillance systems can track.
Why Dr. Carter’s Work Matters Now More Than Ever
Dr. Carter’s research and consulting address the most urgent gaps in global health security:
Real-time EHR-based surveillance
Multinational interoperability
Digital health equity for LMICs
Leadership and governance frameworks
Scalable, sustainable preparedness strategies
Developing Nations
Upcoming 2026
Why this work is essential: Shows how EHR-based surveillance can transform outbreak detection in developing nations.
Published Works
Approaches and Implementation of Multinational Electronic Health Record Interoperability (2025)
Why this work is essential: Offers practical strategies for achieving interoperability across diverse health systems.
Multinational Electronic Health Records Interoperability Strategies (2024)
Why this work is essential: Provides a strategic roadmap for integrating disparate EHR systems.
Using Electronic Health Records (EHR) for Disease Surveillance (EHRDS) to Support UN SDGs (2024)
Why this work is essential: Connects digital health innovation to the UN SDGs.
The Strategies Global Leaders Need to Improve Interoperability of an EHR System (2019)
Why this work is essential: Highlights leadership and governance required for interoperability.