In the midst of the 2020s, global health faces numerous challenges. The decade began with the severe Covid-19 pandemic followed by the emergence of mpox, a contagious disease spreading through sexual contact. The bird flu H5N1 virus has also resurfaced, now infecting dairy cows. Concerns arise about the potential for these viruses to mutate or reassort, leading to pandemics. Additionally, the U.S. considers withdrawing from the WHO, impacting global health leadership. Vaccine shortages and declining immunity contribute to the spread of mpox. As the world looks to 2025, uncertainty looms over the future of infectious diseases and global health.
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