BALTIMORE, Md., Sept. 23 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following news release:

Preparing for crisis and conflict requires more than responding when an emergency occurs. It requires trained personnel, strong partnerships, relevant research, and rigorous academic preparation well before a crisis begins.

On October 1, 2025, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) established the The National Institute for Defense Health Cooperation (NIDHC) to bring these key areas of expertise together under one academic umbrella.

NIDHC was formed through the strategic integration of two USU academic centers - the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH) and the Center for Global Health Engage...