Full article by Raphael M. Barishansky, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, June 12, 2024.
In this feature article, a public health leader shares his perspective on the recent reports of North Korea launching balloons filled with fecal matter and propaganda into South Korea. Could similar tactics be used in modern times as an effective biological weapon?
Listen to expert insights on the related public health concerns to help answer this question.
Raphael M. Barishansky
Raphael M. Barishansky, DrPH, is a public health and emergency medical services (EMS) leader with more than 30 years of experience in a variety of systems and agencies in positions of increasing responsibility. Currently, he is a consultant providing his unique perspective and multi-faceted public health and EMS expertise to various organizations. His most recent position prior to this was as the Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness and Community Protection at the Pennsylvania Department of Health, a role he recently left after several years. Mr. Barishansky recently completed a Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) at the Fairbanks School of Public Health at Indiana University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Touro College, a Master of Public Health degree from New York Medical College, and a Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies from Long Island University. His publications have appeared in various trade and academic journals, and he is a frequent presenter at various state, national, and international conferences.
- Raphael M. Barishanskyhttps://www.domesticpreparedness.com/author/raphael-m-barishansky
- Raphael M. Barishanskyhttps://www.domesticpreparedness.com/author/raphael-m-barishansky
- Raphael M. Barishanskyhttps://www.domesticpreparedness.com/author/raphael-m-barishansky
- Raphael M. Barishanskyhttps://www.domesticpreparedness.com/author/raphael-m-barishansky