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How can we better prevent future pandemics?
Prof. Joacim Rocklöv, Principal Investigator of PANDA, explained to the Volkswagen Foundation how a proactive approach focusing on community engagement and local capacity-building can reduce the risks of zoonotic spillovers and disease emergence.
By integrating digital tools, such as mobile reporting systems, with behavioral change strategies, his research aims to enhance pandemic preparedness at the grassroots level. Prof. Rocklöv emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, drawing expertise from epidemiology, environmental science, and social sciences to develop effective, sustainable interventions.
The interview also discusses the role of climate change in altering disease dynamics and highlights the need for global cooperation in addressing pandemic threats.