Renowned microbiologist Yuen Kwok-yung warns of inevitable future pandemics more severe than COVID-19, emphasizing the need for global preparedness.
- Microbiologist Yuen Kwok-yung, known for his work with SARS and COVID-19, warns of the inevitability of future pandemics that could be more damaging than COVID-19.
- Yuen emphasizes the need for global leaders to prioritize addressing global existential threats such as climate change and emerging infectious diseases.
- Despite his humble background, Yuen has become a globally recognized authority on coronaviruses and infectious diseases.
- Yuen stresses the importance of conducting a transparent investigation into the origins of COVID-19 to learn lessons for future pandemic prevention.
- Yuen has set up the Pandemic Research Alliance to share information and research on future threats, emphasizing the importance of global collaboration in pandemic preparedness.
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Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Prevention, Epidemiology