World Isn’t Ready For Another Pandemic And ‘Moving In The Wrong Direction,’ WHO Report Says
A new report from the World Health Organization warns that the world is ill-prepared for another pandemic, potentially more so than during COVID-19. The report highlights increasing infectious disease outbreaks and a decline in global health funding as major concerns. Experts emphasize the need for improved trust and equity among nations to better handle future health crises.
- ▪The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board warns of a real risk of another pandemic striking a more divided and indebted world.
- ▪Countries may face greater health, social, and economic impacts from future pandemics despite having more knowledge and resources.
- ▪Declining public financing and rising inequality are cited as key reasons for the erosion of pandemic preparedness.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 |
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BreakingBusinessWorld Isn’t Ready For Another Pandemic And ‘Moving In The Wrong Direction,’ WHO Report SaysByMary Whitfill Roeloffs,Forbes Staff. Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 06:00am EDTTopline Investment in global health research, prevention and preparedness has not kept pace with an increasing frequency and intensity of infectious disease epidemics, a new report from the World Health Organization shows, and experts are warning the world could be less prepared for the next pandemic than it was for COVID.
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