Report Warns Of Global Pandemic Without 'Urgent' Prevention Measures

The video discusses the impact of the Spanish flu and H1N1 outbreaks, highlighting the massive loss of life and economic disruption. A report by WHO and the World Bank warns of the world's inadequate preparedness for future pandemics, urging for coordinated global action. Factors like urbanization, climate change, and political instability are increasing pandemic risks. The video also covers past epidemics like Ebola, SARS, and Zika, emphasizing the need for better global readiness to prevent future pandemics and their staggering economic costs.

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