Summary:
- The article discusses the annual report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, which highlights avian influenza (bird flu) and monkeypox (mpox) as potential pandemic threats.
- The report notes that the ongoing avian influenza outbreak in birds has led to the culling of millions of poultry and the infection of some humans, raising concerns about the virus's potential to adapt and spread more easily among people.
- The report also emphasizes the need for improved global surveillance, data sharing, and coordination to address these emerging infectious disease threats and better prepare for future pandemics.