Pandemic

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark Warns of Global Pandemic Unpreparedness

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Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark Warns of Global Pandemic Unpreparedness

The world remains inadequately prepared for another potential pandemic, according to former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark. Clark, who co-chaired the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, voiced her concerns following the U.N. General Assembly’s high-level summit, which aimed to address future pandemic prevention. However, the summit’s outcome, a 13-page declaration adopted by 193 member nations, left many pandemic experts, including Clark, disappointed.

Vaccines Against Three Respiratory Viruses Offer Hope for Upcoming Season

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As we approach the upcoming respiratory virus season, the memory of last year’s harsh ordeal remains fresh. After experiencing two remarkably light flu seasons due to pandemic precautions like social distancing and masking, the return of influenza was fierce, arriving early and causing a widespread impact.

In tandem, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which had sporadically appeared throughout the year, surged during the winter months, resulting in one of the most severe RSV seasons in recent memory. To compound matters, COVID-19 cases showed a resurgence, a familiar situation after three years of successive waves.