Public Health and Medical Preparedness

Presidential Directive
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21 (HSPD-21)
Signed: October 18, 2007

This directive establishes a National Strategy for Public Health and Medical Preparedness (Strategy), which builds upon principles set forth in Biodefense for the 21st Century (April 2004) and will transform our national approach to protecting the health of the American people against all disasters.