The next viral pandemic: A call for global preparedness
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The global emergence of several major viral disease outbreaks over the last two decades represents how infectious diseases alarmingly threaten human health despite significant progress in medical advances in recent years. Therefore, it is essential to address the threat of the next viral pandemic and draw global attention to invest in research, development, and implementation of risk-reduction interventions to harness the benefits of preparedness plans aimed at minimizing the potential spread of viruses to previously affected and even unaffected regions of the world and reducing the burden of future global outbreaks. Here, we discuss six pillars of preparedness including enhancing monitoring and surveillance capabilities, developing diagnostic tools, building a robust and well-resourced healthcare system, developing effective medical countermeasures (Vaccines and treatments), and improving collaboration and financial support at both local and global levels. This letter calls for global preparedness to ensure an effective, timely, and coordinated response to future viral threats with significant importance to public health.
Authors: Hassan Karami, Mina Soleimani, Negar Nayerain Jazi, Kiana Navi, Rojina Sajadi, Mohammad Mehdi Fazeli, Golara Pagheh, Samane Ostadhadi Dehkordi
Institutions: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Shiraz University, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Islamic Azad University Medical Branch of Tehran, Islamic Azad University, East Tehran Branch, Tarbiat Modares University, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, University of Isfahan
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,850
OpenAlex ID: W4403728107