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. 2016 Jun 1;8(6):587-8.
doi: 10.15252/emmm.201606337. Print 2016 Jun.

Is the global health community prepared for future pandemics? A need for solidarity, resources and strong governance

Tikki Pang  1
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Is the global health community prepared for future pandemics? A need for solidarity, resources and strong governance

Tikki Pang. EMBO Mol Med. .

Abstract

In the wake of recent outbreaks of Zika, Ebola and the MERS‐CoV viruses, many are asking: how prepared is the global public health community to deal with future emerging pandemics? Collective action at national, regional and global levels is the best way forward.

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