Are our nation’s health-care systems truly ready to address Ebola-like outbreaks here and beyond? Two guest writers suggest we take a closer look at all components — from doctors, nurses and patients to medical devices and records — to analyze risks and identify what works well or falls short. They call it “systems engineering.” The other column highlights a Gwinnett County community policing program that addresses apartment crime.

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Fans celebrate in the stands after Cape Verde defeated Eswatini in a World Cup qualifying soccer match at Estádio Nacional in Praia, Cape Verde, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, to clinch their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. (Cristiano Barbosa/AP)

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