Pandemics

New AI outbreak intelligence tool could end era of tackling pandemics in the dark

Speaking at the PathGen preview, Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung said there is a one-in-three chance of another pandemic like Covid-19 occurring in the next two decades.

Bird flu virus could risk pandemic worse than Covid-19, France’s Institut Pasteur says

The highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has led to the culling of hundreds of millions of birds in the past few years.

New UN report tackles ‘inequality-pandemic cycle’

The report called on world leaders to increase pandemic preparedness by investing in “social protection mechanisms” within their countries.

Beyond dengue: The mosquito-borne virus that could be our next big outbreak

Like dengue, chikungunya prevention relies on controlling Aedes mosquitoes – from eliminating breeding sites to advancing new tools that limit their ability to spread disease, the writers say.

Light in dark times: Helping to fight fear and misinformation at every health crisis

Mr Paddy Chew's legacy left an indelible mark on Singapore’s awareness of Aids and public health stigma.

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