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John Power

Scientists call on G7 to improve preparedness for next pandemic

Experts warn the world remains unprepared for the next pandemic despite the deaths of millions from COVID-19 [File: Brenda Goh/Reuters]

Hiroshima, Japan – Scientists have called on the Group of Seven to take urgent action to tackle the world’s lack of preparedness for the next pandemic, warning that developing countries continue to lack access to life-saving treatments and vaccines.

In an open letter published to coincide with the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, the People’s Vaccine Alliance said scientific advances made during the COVID-19 pandemic still primarily benefit the wealthiest countries and the bottom lines of pharmaceutical companies.

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