PANDEMIC THREATS

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Jan 16 2026HEALTH

Four Viruses That Could Spark the Next Pandemic

The world is on high alert. Experts are keeping a close eye on four viruses that could cause the next big health crisis. These viruses are mpox, rubella, bird flu (H5N1), and Oropouche. They are not new, but they are changing and spreading in ways that worry scientists. Mpox, once rare, is now a gl

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