WHO Chief Warns Next Pandemic Will Not Wait, Citing Ebola and Hantavirus

World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the next pandemic will not wait, pointing to outbreaks of Ebola and hantavirus as reminders of the continuing threat of epidemics.

The warning underscored the urgency of preparedness, with the outbreaks highlighting the risks posed by infectious diseases.

Tedros said the WHO continues to support all countries in strengthening health, placing that work alongside his warning about future pandemic threats.

His message stressed the need to treat preparedness as a present priority rather than a task to be deferred until another global health crisis emerges.