What Next: The Pandemic Lessons We’ve Forgotten

Sep 12, 2024

Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter for the New York Times, dives deep into the lessons we've glossed over since the pandemic. She discusses the alarming public apathy towards rising COVID-19 cases and the emerging threats of bird flu and mpox. Misconceptions about COVID's endemic status and skepticism about vaccines also take center stage. Mandavilli emphasizes the importance of learning from past crises to better prepare for inevitable future pandemics. It's a stirring reminder of the need for vigilance and proactive public health measures.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Public Health Apathy Amid COVID-19 Resurgence

01:50 • 7min

Navigating the Misconceptions of COVID-19 Endemicity

08:45 • 2min

Vaccine Politics and Viral Threats

10:53 • 11min

Challenges in Containing Infectious Diseases Amidst Systemic Barriers

21:51 • 5min

The Inevitable Next Pandemic: Understanding Global Health Threats

26:32 • 2min