Australia urged to invest as experts warn world unprepared for next pandemic
Australia's leading pandemic expert Jane Halton urged greater investment in vaccine development as the Democratic Republic of Congo battles an Ebola outbreak that has infected nearly 1,600 people. Halton emphasized the need for preparedness, stating, 'No country can say confidently that we are prepared' for future pandemics. Governments must act before global emergencies arise.
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Published 12 Jul 2026, 12:32 UTC · Updated 12 Jul 2026, 12:40 UTC
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