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March 17, 2026

What Happens When the Next Pandemic Hits?

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In today’s world of misinformation and geopolitical upheaval, are we more prepared or less prepared for the next pandemic than we were when COVID-19 hit?

Drawing on Jason Gale’s award-winning reporting, this discussion will explore COVID-19’s enduring legacy and look ahead to what today’s environment of inequality, strained health systems, mental health challenges, and the rise of misinformation and anti-science narratives means for the future.

Featured

  • Anthony Fauci, M.D., is a distinguished university professor at the Georgetown University School of Medicine and McCourt School of Public Policy
  • Jason Gale is a senior editor at Bloomberg
  • Rebecca Katz, Ph.D., MPH, is a professor and director of the Center for Global Health Science and Security at Georgetown University
  • Matthew Kavanagh, Ph.D., is an associate professor and director of the Center for Global Health Policy & Politics at Georgetown University
  • Stephanie Psaki is a public health leader with expertise at the intersection of national security, global health, and equity
  • Nina SchwalbePh.D., MPH, is a senior scholar at Center for Global Health Policy & Politics at Georgetown University