Bill Gates Issues Stark Warning On Risk Of Future Global Pandemic

Bill Gates Issues Stark Warning On Risk Of Future Global Pandemic

The co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, has warned that the world faces the possibility of another global pandemic within the next 25 years if a major war is avoided.

In an interview on CNBC’s Make It program, Gates expressed concerns about the future, emphasizing that global unrest could lead to significant conflicts, but a new pandemic is more likely.

“A lot of unrest in today’s age could spark a major war. If we avoid a big war … then, yes, there will be another pandemic, most likely in the next 25 years,” he said, citing Fox News Digital.

Gates’ prediction stems from his observations of the world’s lack of preparedness during the COVID-19 crisis.

Like many in the scientific community, he is concerned about how the world might cope with a new health emergency. Experts believe that a new illness could emerge if pathogens jump from animals to humans.

Referring to the United States, Gates added, “The country that the world expected to lead and be the model fell short of those expectations.”

In 2022, Gates authored the book ‘How to Prevent the Next Pandemic’, which focuses on improving global readiness for health crises.

He highlights the need for better quarantine strategies and increased investment in vaccine research to handle future pandemics.