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Scientist warns Russia's silence on suspected plague death undermines pandemic preparedness

Original: From last week but important: As a scientist, here’s what worries me about the suspected Russian # plague victim Devi Sr

A Russian laboratory worker has died in a suspected plague infection, and the Russian authorities have released little information about the case. Scientist Devi Sridhar has raised concerns about the lack of transparency, arguing that withholding information about infectious disease threats renders pandemic preparedness efforts meaningless. Health experts stress that rapid, open reporting is essential to containing dangerous pathogens.

Why now: The case is drawing attention because Russia's silence over a possible plague death highlights global weaknesses in outbreak transparency and pandemic readiness.

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• From last week but important: As a scientist, here’s what worries me about the suspected Russian # plague victim Devi Sridhar # Russia ’s silence over the death of a lab worker underlines that # pandemic preparedness amounts to nothing if information on threats is withheld… · proseandpassion

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