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Bird Flu Has Been Found in a U.S. Pig for the First Time

Bird flu detected in U.S. pigs raises concerns about possible human health risks, emphasizing the need for ongoing surveillance.
The current risk to public health remains low, but the situation underscores the importance of vigilance in monitoring animal viruses.

Revealed: The coronavirus outbreak plan ignored by the government during the pandemic

It was revealed that a ready-made plan to tackle a coronavirus outbreak was drawn up in 2005 but was never used during the Covid-19 pandemic.

US repeating Covid mistakes with bird flu as spread raises alarm, experts say

The US is repeating past mistakes with H5N1 bird flu, risking another pandemic like Covid.

The next pandemic: not if, but when

We must prioritize proactive public health investments to prepare for potential outbreaks, especially in light of lessons from COVID-19 and bird flu.

Keeping Animals Healthy Can Keep Humans Disease-Free

Veterinarians play a crucial role in public health and pandemic preparedness by monitoring animal populations to prevent disease spillover to humans.

Bird flu tests are hard to get. So how will we know when to sound the pandemic alarm?

The United States must prepare for potential H5N1 bird flu testing to avoid being unprepared for a pandemic.

Bird Flu Has Been Found in a U.S. Pig for the First Time

Bird flu detected in U.S. pigs raises concerns about possible human health risks, emphasizing the need for ongoing surveillance.
The current risk to public health remains low, but the situation underscores the importance of vigilance in monitoring animal viruses.

Revealed: The coronavirus outbreak plan ignored by the government during the pandemic

It was revealed that a ready-made plan to tackle a coronavirus outbreak was drawn up in 2005 but was never used during the Covid-19 pandemic.

US repeating Covid mistakes with bird flu as spread raises alarm, experts say

The US is repeating past mistakes with H5N1 bird flu, risking another pandemic like Covid.

The next pandemic: not if, but when

We must prioritize proactive public health investments to prepare for potential outbreaks, especially in light of lessons from COVID-19 and bird flu.

Keeping Animals Healthy Can Keep Humans Disease-Free

Veterinarians play a crucial role in public health and pandemic preparedness by monitoring animal populations to prevent disease spillover to humans.

Bird flu tests are hard to get. So how will we know when to sound the pandemic alarm?

The United States must prepare for potential H5N1 bird flu testing to avoid being unprepared for a pandemic.
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NHS turns to DNA sequencing to prevent future pandemic

The UK is developing a real-time surveillance system to enhance pandemic preparedness and response through rapid pathogen detection.
#global-health

Can a pandemic treaty end vaccine inequity in Africa?

Vaccine inequity remains a significant challenge, particularly in Africa, highlighting the need for a global treaty to ensure fair distribution.

Disease X: Are we ready for the next killer pandemic?

COVID-19 revealed global unpreparedness for future pandemics, highlighting urgent need for research and combating vaccine hesitancy.

The world needs innovative antiviral drugs-but market incentives won't align until it's too late, Germany's 'head of challenges' warns

Global health security remains fragile post-COVID-19, highlighting the urgent need for broad-spectrum antivirals to effectively combat future pandemics.

Two years ago, world leaders established a global Pandemic Fund. Now its co-chairs are warning it needs at least $2 billion by June

Global leaders acknowledge the urgent need to invest in pandemic preparedness to mitigate future threats.
The COVID-19 pandemic not only caused health crises but also led to significant economic losses across the globe.

What is Disease X and how will pandemic preparations help the world?

Global health experts are discussing strategies for preparing for the next potential pandemic at the Davos summit.
There is a need for preparedness for Disease X, a potential novel infectious agent that could pose a serious threat to humans.
The WHO has warned that Disease X could be more fatal than COVID-19.

France's Macron, African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities

The African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator aims to address vaccine inequalities in Africa by providing financial incentives to manufacturers.

Can a pandemic treaty end vaccine inequity in Africa?

Vaccine inequity remains a significant challenge, particularly in Africa, highlighting the need for a global treaty to ensure fair distribution.

Disease X: Are we ready for the next killer pandemic?

COVID-19 revealed global unpreparedness for future pandemics, highlighting urgent need for research and combating vaccine hesitancy.

The world needs innovative antiviral drugs-but market incentives won't align until it's too late, Germany's 'head of challenges' warns

Global health security remains fragile post-COVID-19, highlighting the urgent need for broad-spectrum antivirals to effectively combat future pandemics.

Two years ago, world leaders established a global Pandemic Fund. Now its co-chairs are warning it needs at least $2 billion by June

Global leaders acknowledge the urgent need to invest in pandemic preparedness to mitigate future threats.
The COVID-19 pandemic not only caused health crises but also led to significant economic losses across the globe.

What is Disease X and how will pandemic preparations help the world?

Global health experts are discussing strategies for preparing for the next potential pandemic at the Davos summit.
There is a need for preparedness for Disease X, a potential novel infectious agent that could pose a serious threat to humans.
The WHO has warned that Disease X could be more fatal than COVID-19.

France's Macron, African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities

The African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator aims to address vaccine inequalities in Africa by providing financial incentives to manufacturers.
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Can our stockpiles of Tamiflu protect against a bird flu pandemic?

The potential for H5N1 bird flu to cause a pandemic raises concerns, but the risk to Americans is currently low.

Bill Gates sees another pandemic within 30 years. Disease experts say it's not if but when.

Bill Gates predicts that another pandemic or major conflict could occur within three decades, supported by experts in infectious diseases.

Can our stockpiles of Tamiflu protect against a bird flu pandemic?

The potential for H5N1 bird flu to cause a pandemic raises concerns, but the risk to Americans is currently low.

Bill Gates sees another pandemic within 30 years. Disease experts say it's not if but when.

Bill Gates predicts that another pandemic or major conflict could occur within three decades, supported by experts in infectious diseases.
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Why the next pandemic could come from the Arctic - and what to do about it

A unified approach across disciplines is essential to manage the emerging health threats from zoonotic diseases in the rapidly warming Arctic.
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Has the next pandemic already started?

The world needs to urgently prepare for a potential avian flu pandemic.

Scientists Are Testing mRNA Bird Flu Vaccines

Development of mRNA vaccines for bird flu in cows to protect humans. Plans for mRNA flu vaccines alongside traditional egg-based methods for potential pandemics.

The pathogens that could spark the next pandemic

The WHO updated the list of priority pathogens to over 30, aiding in allocating resources for treatment and vaccine development.

Has the next pandemic already started?

The world needs to urgently prepare for a potential avian flu pandemic.

Scientists Are Testing mRNA Bird Flu Vaccines

Development of mRNA vaccines for bird flu in cows to protect humans. Plans for mRNA flu vaccines alongside traditional egg-based methods for potential pandemics.

The pathogens that could spark the next pandemic

The WHO updated the list of priority pathogens to over 30, aiding in allocating resources for treatment and vaccine development.
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#covid-19-response

How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic

Baroness Hallett's report highlighted the UK's decade of over-confidence and misguided pandemic preparedness, leading to severe consequences during the Covid-19 crisis.

Hochul's COVID report leaves NY still lacking answers four years later

New York needs an independent commission to review the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump Threatens to Shut Down Pandemic Preparedness Office Launched by Biden

Biden's campaign criticized Trump for planning to close the Office of Pandemic Preparedness, emphasizing the importance of pandemic readiness and swift responses.

How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic

Baroness Hallett's report highlighted the UK's decade of over-confidence and misguided pandemic preparedness, leading to severe consequences during the Covid-19 crisis.

Hochul's COVID report leaves NY still lacking answers four years later

New York needs an independent commission to review the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump Threatens to Shut Down Pandemic Preparedness Office Launched by Biden

Biden's campaign criticized Trump for planning to close the Office of Pandemic Preparedness, emphasizing the importance of pandemic readiness and swift responses.
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#covid-19-inquiry

Key findings from the 2023 Covid inquiry reveal UK carousel of chaos'

Key evidence to Covid-19 inquiry in 2023 revealed UK government chaos at pandemic onset.

Hunt apologises for Covid failings and admits being part of ministerial groupthink'

Jeremy Hunt apologizes for overpreparing for pandemic flu and neglecting other types of pandemics, admitting to groupthink failure highlighted by the Covid Inquiry.

Key findings from the 2023 Covid inquiry reveal UK carousel of chaos'

Key evidence to Covid-19 inquiry in 2023 revealed UK government chaos at pandemic onset.

Hunt apologises for Covid failings and admits being part of ministerial groupthink'

Jeremy Hunt apologizes for overpreparing for pandemic flu and neglecting other types of pandemics, admitting to groupthink failure highlighted by the Covid Inquiry.
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#avian-influenza

Opinion | As Bird Flu Looms, the Lessons of Past Pandemics Take on New Urgency

Bird flu is evolving, increasing chances of cross-species transmissions, highlighting pandemic preparation imperative.

Bird flu could become a human pandemic. How are countries preparing?

Efforts are increasing to monitor and prepare for the potential spread of avian flu from cattle to humans, which poses a risk of a pandemic.

Opinion | As Bird Flu Looms, the Lessons of Past Pandemics Take on New Urgency

Bird flu is evolving, increasing chances of cross-species transmissions, highlighting pandemic preparation imperative.

Bird flu could become a human pandemic. How are countries preparing?

Efforts are increasing to monitor and prepare for the potential spread of avian flu from cattle to humans, which poses a risk of a pandemic.
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#covid-19

Hancock and Hunt failed to prepare UK for pandemic, Covid inquiry finds

The Covid inquiry report criticizes former UK health secretaries Hunt and Hancock for failing to prepare for the pandemic, calling for a major overhaul in government emergency readiness.

Covid inquiry: The key government failings from Baroness Hallett's first report

The Covid inquiry report criticizes the UK government for inadequate planning and preparedness in handling the Coronavirus pandemic.

Scientists warn of 'strains of viruses that have very high mortality rates' deadlier than Covid-19

World leaders discussed Disease X, which could be deadlier than Covid-19.
WHO urges countries to find a way to tackle potential future viruses.

Overwhelming' need for royal commission into Covid pandemic response in Australia, Senate committee finds

The Senate committee recommends a royal commission to examine Australia's Covid-19 response, focusing on key elements and lessons to be learned.

Hancock and Hunt failed to prepare UK for pandemic, Covid inquiry finds

The Covid inquiry report criticizes former UK health secretaries Hunt and Hancock for failing to prepare for the pandemic, calling for a major overhaul in government emergency readiness.

Covid inquiry: The key government failings from Baroness Hallett's first report

The Covid inquiry report criticizes the UK government for inadequate planning and preparedness in handling the Coronavirus pandemic.

Scientists warn of 'strains of viruses that have very high mortality rates' deadlier than Covid-19

World leaders discussed Disease X, which could be deadlier than Covid-19.
WHO urges countries to find a way to tackle potential future viruses.

Overwhelming' need for royal commission into Covid pandemic response in Australia, Senate committee finds

The Senate committee recommends a royal commission to examine Australia's Covid-19 response, focusing on key elements and lessons to be learned.
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COVID backlash could leave the U.S. less ready for the next pandemic

The U.S. faced challenges with pandemic response impacting public trust, but lessons learned improved preparedness.
The U.S. has made progress in data surveillance, at-home testing, and individual health protection post-COVID.

Global pandemic agreement at risk of falling apart, WHO warns

Global pandemic preparedness agreement at risk due to wrangling and disinformation.
WHO director warns that failure to reach an agreement would be a missed opportunity for future generations.

What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic

The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic.
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Social Media and Search Engines Can Now Forecast Disease Outbreaks

The rate of novel pandemics infecting humans is rising, and the risk of outbreaks will triple in the coming decades.
Data scientists are using social media and search engine data to predict the trajectories of infectious diseases and improve pandemic preparedness.

Stretched NHS even less ready to cope with a new pandemic, scientists warn

The UK is now worse prepared for a pandemic than it was when Covid-19 hit the country.
The health system's ability to respond to another major viral outbreak has decreased.
The government's response to Covid-19 has been chaotic and little progress has been made in implementing new systems.

Social Media and Search Engines Can Now Forecast Disease Outbreaks

The rate of novel pandemics infecting humans is rising, and the risk of outbreaks will triple in the coming decades.
Data scientists are using social media and search engine data to predict the trajectories of infectious diseases and improve pandemic preparedness.

Stretched NHS even less ready to cope with a new pandemic, scientists warn

The UK is now worse prepared for a pandemic than it was when Covid-19 hit the country.
The health system's ability to respond to another major viral outbreak has decreased.
The government's response to Covid-19 has been chaotic and little progress has been made in implementing new systems.
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What AI Policy Can Learn from Pandemic Preparedness

Pandemic preparedness strategies can offer insights for addressing AI-related national security threats.

The Guardian view on the Covid inquiry's first report: poor preparation with tragic consequences | Editorial

Politicians and officials in the UK were ill-prepared for a pandemic, with inadequate strategies and lack of consideration for vulnerable groups.
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First Covid inquiry report to show UK plan failures

The failures and weaknesses in the UK's pandemic preparations and the need to learn from other successful countries like Taiwan, Singapore, and South Korea.

Covid inquiry to finally lay bare failure of government and politicians in pandemic

UK Covid-19 Inquiry published the report highlighting failures in pandemic preparation, including focusing on flu instead of coronavirus.

U.K. Failed in Handling of Covid Pandemic, Inquiry Finds

Britain's pandemic failures due to lack of preparedness and outdated plans.

First Covid inquiry report to show UK plan failures

The failures and weaknesses in the UK's pandemic preparations and the need to learn from other successful countries like Taiwan, Singapore, and South Korea.

Covid inquiry to finally lay bare failure of government and politicians in pandemic

UK Covid-19 Inquiry published the report highlighting failures in pandemic preparation, including focusing on flu instead of coronavirus.

U.K. Failed in Handling of Covid Pandemic, Inquiry Finds

Britain's pandemic failures due to lack of preparedness and outdated plans.
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The Covid inquiry report makes it clear: Britain was completely and fatally unprepared | Devi Sridhar

East Asian countries learned from Sars, updating pandemic preparedness, while the UK's complacency led to unpreparedness and preventable deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Verdict due on impact of Brexit and austerity on Covid-19 response

Austerity and Brexit's impact on the UK's Covid readiness to be revealed in the inquiry's first verdict, with a focus on transparency and accountability.

Bird flu outbreak at Colorado farm as 5 workers test positive: Experts warn of 'turning point,' call for urgent action

Experts are urging a more aggressive response to bird flu after cases are reported among workers on an egg farm in Colorado, raising concerns about potential pandemic risks.
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US Pays Moderna $176 Million to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine Amid Waves of Outbreaks

Moderna will use mRNA technology to develop a vaccine for the H5N1 virus, similar to the COVID-19 vaccine development.

US prepares for bird flu pandemic with $176M Moderna vaccine deal

The US government will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA vaccine for pandemic influenza amid the spread of H5N1 in US dairy cattle.

US Pays Moderna $176 Million to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine Amid Waves of Outbreaks

Moderna will use mRNA technology to develop a vaccine for the H5N1 virus, similar to the COVID-19 vaccine development.

US prepares for bird flu pandemic with $176M Moderna vaccine deal

The US government will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA vaccine for pandemic influenza amid the spread of H5N1 in US dairy cattle.
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The World Desperately Needs a New Pandemic Treaty

Negotiations for a pandemic treaty for future preparedness stalled, but historic reforms of the International Health Regulations were adopted in June 2021.

Bird flu tests are hard to get. So how will we know when to sound the pandemic alarm?

The United States could be caught off guard by a potential H5N1 bird flu pandemic if testing is not ramped up.
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