The World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday that the current pandemic, which has already caused more than 1.7 million deaths and hundreds of thousands of cases, is not the “worst” epidemic. With the current crisis being signaled as a wake-up call, the population must prepare for more virulent and deadly pandemics in the future.
Epidemics worse than that of the Covid
WHO has indicated that there is an urgent need to prepare for worse than the current pandemic. The coronavirus, which has killed more than 1.7 million people worldwide, nevertheless has a death rate ” relatively low compared to other emerging diseases »According to Michael Ryan, responsible for emergency situations. He also indicates that the health crisis is ” an alarm bell And that the population must prepare for the worst epidemics. ” This pandemic was very severe. It has spread across the world very quickly and it has touched every corner of the planet, but it’s not necessarily the worst. “. Indeed, many viruses circulate in the world and we need ” prepare for something in the future that may be even worse According to Doctor Ryan.
His colleague, Bruce Aylward, who is also an adviser to the WHO, adds that scientific research and vaccines will not be enough to deal with future pandemics, emphasizing that the world is not ready for more. such situations. ” We are in the second and third wave of this virus and we are still not ready and able to handle them. Even though we are better prepared, we are not fully ready for the current (pandemic), let alone the next one. ” did he declare.
An urgent need for consciousness
Despite everything, the Director General of WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus qualified the situation. He stressed that the pandemic has made the world aware of the seriousness of what is happening now and that it is necessary ” be really serious “:” In terms of awareness, I think we are there ”. It should nevertheless be “Will need more ambition To face the future, by bringing about a change to this rhythm of life which is no longer viable in the long term.
