WHO-linked report warns world more at risk of pandemic now than before COVID
A recent WHO-linked report indicates that the world is now more vulnerable to pandemics than before COVID-19. Despite advancements in medical technology, the frequency and severity of infectious disease outbreaks are increasing. Experts emphasize the need for global cooperation and equitable access to healthcare to improve pandemic preparedness.
- ▪The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board warns that global pandemic risk is rising.
- ▪Current health emergencies include Ebola, hantavirus, and a significant diphtheria outbreak in Australia.
- ▪Factors such as climate change, armed conflict, and misinformation are undermining global health preparedness.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 19:31:51 +0000 |
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WHO-linked report warns world more at risk of pandemic now than before COVIDBy Audrey CourtyTopic:Diseases and DisordersThu 21 May 2026 at 5:31amThu 21 May 2026 at 5:31amThu 21 May 2026 at 5:31amInfectious diseases are becoming more frequent and damaging, a major report has found. (AAP: Darren England)In short:A major global preparedness report has warned the world is now more vulnerable to pandemics and deadly disease outbreaks than it was before COVID, despite advances in vaccines and diagnostics.The report comes amid multiple health emergencies, including Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks overseas and one of Australia's worst diphtheria outbreaks on record.Experts say climate change, armed conflict and misinformation are undermining global preparedness, and they are calling for stronger…
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