Commissioner of health direction to join World Health Organization and Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
Introduction and first reading; Referred to
Summary
The bill directs the Minnesota commissioner of health to identify how the state can join the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) by September 1, 2026, and to take the necessary steps to apply by December 1, 2026. It affects the commissioner and the state health department, aiming to integrate Minnesota into an international system for rapid outbreak detection and response. Participation could improve the state’s ability to respond to public‑health emergencies.
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