Institute of Medicine news: Quarantine stations at ports of entry
5th Sep 2005, 14:07 GMT
The system for intercepting microbial threats at the nation's airports, seaports, and borders needs strategic leadership and a comprehensive plan to meet the challenges posed by emerging diseases and bioterrorist threats, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.
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