Author: ANGELA OKETCH

The ongoing United Nations General Assembly is raising important questions about global leaders’ readiness to protect populations from future health crises. Despite progress in pandemic preparedness, experts warn of continued vulnerability due to inadequate planning and international cooperation. Health experts are advocating for commitments to cooperation, equitable vaccine access, and global surveillance systems to prevent future outbreaks. The Pandemic Action Network highlighted at the UN General Assembly the lack of long-term vision among world leaders to protect people from current and emerging threats. Despite lessons learned from Covid-19, African countries still face challenges in healthcare infrastructure and medical supplies, as…