The world is not prepared for the next pandemic. Here’s why

Negotiations for a new international Pandemic Agreement recently concluded without consensus among World Health Organisation (WHO) member states.

This is concerning as the world has faced at least six pandemics, fuelled by the ease and frequency of international travel, in the last two decades. The need for unified rules for pandemic preparedness and response to ensure equitable access to vaccines and treatments has never been greater.

Hear from Dean, Prof Teo Yik Ying, as he shares his expert opinion on how individual health security is deeply intertwined with global health security and why international collaboration is crucial in a global health crisis.