Bioterrorism poses a devastating impact on societies, wreaking havoc on political, social, and economic structures by deliberately releasing deadly pathogens. Its primary objective is to harm or kill, but its real power lies in instilling fear among countless others beyond its immediate victims. These agents, often natural, can spread through air, water, person-to-person contact, or tainted food. Furthermore, they can be manipulated in laboratories to enhance their transmissibility or resistance to treatment.
　　This global concern is no secret, as nations engage in clandestine biological weapon production. In today's interconnected world, unforeseen complexities in social, economic, and political spheres can trigger unpredictable bioterrorist attacks, posing grave threats to public health systems and global stability. Effective public health emergency preparedness and responses demand meticulous pre-crisis and post-crisis planning. Bioterrorist incidents, whether covert or overt, necessitate swift action to protect the public, limit damage, and prevent recurrence. 
　　The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of collaborative research, leveraging technologies like artificial intelligence and decentralized health records to enhance response capabilities. To address the unpredictable menace of bioterrorism, resource management, a skilled workforce, laboratory readiness, surveillance, preparation, and transparent communication with the public are paramount, offering a path to successful response.