How to End the Pandemic and Prepare for the Next

Explore a 21-minute TED talk featuring Maria Van Kerkhove, the COVID-19 Technical Lead of the World Health Organization (WHO), as she discusses strategies to end the current pandemic and prepare for future health crises. Gain insights on the Omicron variant, learn about WHO's pandemic preparedness protocol, and discover actionable steps to contribute to ending the pandemic. Delve into topics such as the current state of COVID-19, its future trajectory, global response plans, and methods for creating a better path forward. Understand the importance of vigilance and personal responsibility in combating the spread of the virus. Recorded on December 3, 2021, this conversation with TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers offers valuable perspectives on pandemic management and global health preparedness.

Introduction
What we know about COVID19
The future of COVID19
Global plan for COVID19
How we can chart a better path
How to hold people accountable