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Prof David Murdoch

Dean and Head of Campus, University of Otago

The next once-a-century pandemic is coming sooner than you think – but COVID-19 can help us get ready

COVID-19 is being referred to as a “once in a century event” – but the next pandemic is likely to hit sooner than you think.

The next once-a-century pandemic is coming sooner than you think – but COVID-19 can help us get ready

COVID-19 is being referred to as a “once in a century event” – but the next pandemic is likely to hit sooner than you think.

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Prof David Murdoch

Dean and Head of Campus, University of Otago

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The next once-a-century pandemic is coming sooner than you think – but COVID-19 can help us get ready

COVID-19 is being referred to as a “once in a century event” – but the next pandemic is likely to hit sooner than you think.

The next once-a-century pandemic is coming sooner than you think – but COVID-19 can help us get ready

COVID-19 is being referred to as a “once in a century event” – but the next pandemic is likely to hit sooner than you think.

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Dean and Head of Campus, University of Otago

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The next once-a-century pandemic is coming sooner than you think – but COVID-19 can help us get ready

COVID-19 is being referred to as a “once in a century event” – but the next pandemic is likely to hit sooner than you think.

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COVID-19 is being referred to as a “once in a century event” – but the next pandemic is likely to hit sooner than you think.

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Scientia Prof Kaarin Anstey translates the WHO's updated 2026 dementia risk-reduction guidelines changes into concrete actions for opportunistic risk assessment and targeted advice in everyday general practice.