Epidemics pose significant global health risks with potentially disastrous consequences, necessitating immediate and collaborative efforts for effective management. Historically, factors like urbanization, climate change, and population growth have led to increased infectious disease emergence, as seen in past events such as the West African Ebola outbreak. These episodes threaten healthcare systems and economies, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as the elderly and immunocompromised. The impacts extend socially and economically, burdening healthcare systems and causing job losses and global recessions, exemplified by the recent coronavirus pandemic. To combat these challenges, resilient public health systems capable of sustaining essential services during crises are crucial. Such systems must effectively coordinate multi-stakeholder interventions and promote understandable guidelines, as emphasized by the World Health Organization. Community-level interventions and health promotion campaigns are also vital components of preparedness. Advances in technology play a crucial role in outbreak surveillance and management, with systems like the Innovative COUNTERACT using mobile location data to map disease hotspots and improve public health interventions. These technologies enhance real-time monitoring, reducing the likelihood and severity of outbreaks, and increasing efficiency in public health responses.