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Are we ready for another pandemic?

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The world has never been in a better position when it comes to the expertise, technology and data systems to rapidly detect a threat, experts say.

Maria van Kerkhove , interim director of epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention at the WHO , is concerned about the bird flu situation the virus is not spreading human to human.

In 2022 the WHO began negotiations for a new pandemic accord that would provide a firm basis for future international cooperation.

Talks failed to yield a result by an initial deadline of the annual World Health Assembly in May 2024 .

Negotiators are now aiming for a deadline of this year ’s May meeting.