Global Health Voices
Untold stories in the field of global health from around the world, as shared by leaders, experts and trailblazers making an impact. Hosted by Amina Mahmood from the SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute. The views expressed by guests on the show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of SDGHI.
Global Health Voices
TRAILBLAZERS: Prof Linfa Wang - Pandemic learnings from the 'Batman'
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SDGHI
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Season 1
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Episode 5
Drawing from his many years of experience tracking down bat viruses, Prof Wang identifies some of the factors that led to the current global pandemic. He stresses that the exit strategy should be science based, while acknowledging political considerations must be taken into account. He cautions that no exit strategy can be risk free and we must learn to adjust and adapt. Finally, he emphasises the importance of using a One Health approach to better recognise and prevent the next pandemic.