"Preparing for the Inevitable: Anticipating the Next Pandemic"
Experts warn that the next pandemic could be imminent and may arise from zoonotic disease spillovers or previously unknown viruses released due to climate change. Despite the need for preparedness, there is a lack of readiness globally, with concerns about infrastructure, healthcare systems, and public health measures. Vaccine rollouts and pandemic infrastructure improvements offer some hope, but the future response to a new pandemic remains uncertain.