"A deeply human and necessary exploration of how to respond to threat. With its vivid storytelling and practical insights, SAFER reminds us that resilience is found in our connections and that the battle for health is also a battle for unity and trust. In a time when many feel vulnerable, this book is a crucial source of hope and direction." - Helene Cooper, New York Times Chief Foreign Correspondent "SAFER is a vital read for anyone invested in the future of global health. It brilliantly articulates why fostering community resilience is as essential as medical preparedness, urging us to empower local leadership and strengthen community ties to face the challenges ahead." - Helen Clark, Former President of New Zealand "Insightful and timely, Dr. Raj Panjabi''s book shows that true resilience is about community, empathy, and building connections. SAFER offers an inspiring roadmap for a healthier, more connected future.

" - Ariana Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global "A powerful reminder that trust and collaboration are our most valuable assets in a pandemic. SAFER captures the heart of why we need to protect communities from the ground up." - Larry Brilliant, American epidemiologist, technologist, philanthropist, and author "Dr. Raj Panjabi may be too humble to call himself a hero, but I think he fits the bill. He has dedicated his life to delivering basic health care to people who live beyond the reach of the health system." - Bill Gates, Technologist, business leader, author, and philanthropist "Amid declining trust in public health, Dr. Panjabi''s Safer offers a clear path forward. This book blends scientific insight with a focus on trust and resilience, serving as a guide for creating communities that help each other thrive.

" - Caitlin Rivers, Director of the Center for Outbreak Response Innovation, author of Crisis Averted: The Hidden Science of Fighting Outbreaks "Dr. Raj Panjabi has helped lead the global battle against infectious disease for decades. He''s a brilliant thinker and writer whose understanding of pandemics is unrivaled. This is a necessary book." - John Green, New York Times bests-selling author of Everything is Tuberculosis and Trustee for Partners in Health "SAFER offers powerful proof that only by coming together, both within and across borders, can we create a safer, healthier world." - Susan Rice, Former Domestic Policy Advisor to President Biden and National Security Advisor to President Obama "Dr. Panjabi''s book provides a unique, on-the-ground perspective on responses to recent epidemics, including TB, Ebola, AIDS, and COVID at a time of eroding trust in public health, science, and government officials. SAFER will be critical in how we determine health, economic, and social outcomes.

" - Victor Dzau, President of the US National Academy of Medicine and Former President of Duke Medical Center "Dr. Raj Panjabi has dedicated his life in service to others and has successfully saved millions of lives. He is the perfect person to write this book." - Richard Branson, Philanthropist and Founder of the Virgin Group "To spend time with Raj Panjabi is to see up close what happens when someone with uncommon courage and compassion puts himself on the front lines of the world''s most complex challenges. We will always face challenges, but we''re all better off because there are people like Raj who are visionary, caring and determined enough to meet them." - Bill Clinton, Former President of the United States and Founder of the Clinton Foundation "An essential read for anyone who cares about personal health and the collective well-being of our world. Dr. Panjabi will make the compelling case that preparedness is not enough--trust and community resilience are the core of our defense.

A crucial call to action." - Anthony Fauci, Former Director National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases and Former Chief Medical Advisor to the President "Raj Panjabi is one of the smartest people around on health issues, and one of the very few with expertise in the rich world and the developing world alike. Pandemics will be a central challenge for humanity in the years ahead, and Raj is one of the best-placed people to guide us through this terrain and keep us safe." - Nicholas Kristof, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist.