New funds proposed to prevent pandemics

Type Journal Article Author Ann Danaiya Usher URL https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31592-0/abstract Volume 396 Issue 10245 Pages 155 Publication The Lancet ISSN 0140-6736, 1474-547X Date 18/07/2020 Extra Publisher: Elsevier PMID: 32682468 Journal Abbr The Lancet DOI 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)31592-0 Library Catalog www.thelancet.com Language English Abstract A new fund to prevent future pandemics has been proposed by the US Senate, and another by the World Bank. But some global health leaders have criticised the plans. Ann Danaiya Usher reports.