08/14/2025
We're of Dr. Mukherjee and our partners at the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center for their game-changing approach to preparing and training our staff and fellow healthcare pros to tackle any highly infectious disease.
With the World Cup ahead, is ready to defend against any threat to keep New Yorkers safe!
🔍 Excited to spotlight Dr. Vikramjit Mukherjee—Chief of Critical Care at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and co-Principal Investigator at NETEC—in driving readiness for FIFA World Cup 2026. In a recent CHEST Physician piece from the American College of Chest Physicians, Dr. Mukherjee and colleagues outline critical care strategies—from ICS-driven planning to EMCC surge frameworks—to ensure robust medical preparedness across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
🔗 https://ow.ly/Bevj50WCQbh
Bellevue Hospital serves as the Level 1 Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Center (RESPTC) for HHS Region 2, with accountability for preparing the region for special pathogen events—and it’s the only hospital in NYC with a biocontainment unit. As NETEC gears up for the world’s biggest sporting event, we’re proud to work alongside leaders like Dr. Mukherjee and our partners at Bellevue Hospittal and all the RESPTCs to protect fans and communities alike.
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