The world is at a moderate risk for another pandemic, with over 4.5 billion people lacking adequate access to essential healthcare services. The ongoing mpox outbreak has spread globally, and climate change is predicted to cause an additional 14.5 million deaths by 2050, along with $12.5 trillion in economic losses. Healthcare expert Dr. Ogwell highlights the importance of government investment and reducing commercialization to ensure equal access to quality healthcare.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/19/covid-mpox-cholera-is-the-world-prepared-for-another-pandemic?traffic_source=rss