The next pandemic: Why the world’s more at risk than ever
Jun 2, 2026 •
Five years on from COVID, a new report has found the world is even more vulnerable to new pandemics than it was before.
The report, by a body linked to the World Health Organisation, has been released as the world grapples with Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks, as well as one of Australia's worst diphtheria outbreaks on record.
The report found that, despite advances in vaccines and diagnostics, climate change, armed conflict and misinformation are undermining global preparedness.
Today, Professor Sharon Lewin from the Doherty Institute, on the risk of a large-scale disease outbreak and what we should be doing to prepare for it.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
The next pandemic: Why the world’s more at risk than ever
1935 • Jun 2, 2026
The next pandemic: Why the world’s more at risk than ever
Five years on from COVID, a new report has found the world is even more vulnerable to new pandemics than it was before.
The report, by a body linked to the World Health Organisation, has been released as the world grapples with Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks, as well as one of Australia's worst diphtheria outbreaks on record.
The report found that, despite advances in vaccines and diagnostics, climate change, armed conflict and misinformation are undermining global preparedness.
Today, Professor Sharon Lewin from the Doherty Institute, on the risk of a large-scale disease outbreak and what we should be doing to prepare for it.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Doherty Institute Director, Professor Sharon Lewin
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