Former pandemic adviser says political infighting puts hard-won COVID-19 lessons at risk Michigan Public Health Chief Health Policy Officer and pandemic preparedness expert, Dr. Anand Parekh, advised policymakers on protecting the public from COVID-19 as the never-before-seen virus swept the globe and claimed millions of lives.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:55:21 -0800PolicyHealth Management and PolicyNewsAnand ParekhCOVID-19Illustration of coronaviruses.