Medical Intelligence and Emerging Diseases

The National Center for Medical Intelligence (NCMI) is a unit within the Defense Intelligence Agency that focuses on medical intelligence and the detection of emerging diseases. They analyze the impact and threat level of diseases and assess the capacity of countries to handle health emergencies. NCMI uses various sources, including open source reporting, to gather information. When a dangerous threat is identified, they alert relevant government agencies, such as HHS, CDC, Joint Chiefs, or the White House. Their work is crucial in understanding health risks, especially for American troops and national security.