Preparing for the Next Pandemic—and the Next Season of Pandemic Proof

The investment case for bolstering global systems for pandemic preparedness and response is clear. Yet, COVID-19 exposed gaping holes in our collective ability to respond to pandemic threats. And even after more than 6.9 million deaths from COVID-19 and trillions in economic losses, financing and policy arrangements for preparedness remain insufficient. Policymakers still need to reckon with the lessons learned during recent outbreaks to ensure stronger systems going forward.

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