Four Ways Asia Can Strengthen Regional Health Security Before the Next Pandemic By Eduardo Banzon, Michelle Apostol and Anne Cortez Copyright © 2025 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2025/08/four-ways-asia-can-strengthen-regional-health-security-before-the-next-pandemic/ MANILA, Philippines, Aug 13 2025 (IPS) - In an interconnected world when infections can circle the globe in hours, cooperation in preparing for pandemics is essential. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted just how vulnerable countries are when surveillance is fragmented, laboratory networks are underfunded and underequipped, and vaccines are not dispersed equitably. Copyright © 2025 IPS-Inter Press Service.