Systematic review reveals biosafety and biosecurity issues from bioterrorism and presents strategies for health preparedness.
Key Points
This research aims to identify global biosecurity challenges related to bioterrorism and propose strategies for improvement.
Executed a comprehensive search strategy across Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science for English-language literature up to April 20, 2025.
Included gray literature from Google and relevant websites.
Utilized the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Statement 2020 checklist for article screening and synthesis.
Identified 25 studies from a total of 676 records, meeting inclusion criteria for systematic review.
Categorized findings into five sections: biosafety defense, biosafety challenges, health sector issues, legal frameworks, and strategies against bioterrorism.
Provided a roadmap for enhancing community preparedness, focusing on surveillance, laboratory improvements, and international collaboration.
Cite This Study
Alimoradzadeh et al. (2026) studied this question.