Is the world ready for the next pandemic?

Is the world ready for the next pandemic?

GENEVA: An awkward question remains five years after Covid-19 began its deadly rampage: is the world ready to handle the next pandemic?The World Health Organization, which was at the heart of the pandemic response, has been galvanising efforts to determine where the next threat might come from and to ensure the planet is ready to … Read more

Could bird flu trigger another pandemic? – Firstpost

Could bird flu trigger another pandemic? – Firstpost

H5N1 bird flu, a type of avian influenza, is once again making headlines after dozens of people in the United States were infected with the virus. Its spread to seven states and Canada this year has sparked renewed concerns about the potential for a larger outbreak. While health authorities believe the risk to the general … Read more