https://freerepublic.com/tag/haspeopletalking/ en-us Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:36:30 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4389710/posts Bill Gates argues that COVID-19 exposed major weaknesses in global pandemic preparedness but warns the next crisis could be even more dangerous. He points to engineered viruses, climate change and faster vaccine development as key challenges, while calling for stronger surveillance, diagnostics and global response systems before the next outbreak begins. MSN https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4389710/posts#comment Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:36:30 GMT