DECODING PANDEMICS, SUCH AS THE COVID-19 CRISIS. This is a global crisis of mammoth proportions, perhaps the largest challenge of our time. From Italy which was badly affected to several other countries in different stages of the virus, the entire world has been badly affected. Communications have come to a halt.
The virus nevertheless has more certainly led to more solidarity between peoples. I firmly believe that there is no point blaming anyone or in either vengeance or retribution but since the virus emerged out of wildlife (such as bats and pangolin), we should strongly consider banning wildlife food and drink products from the global market, even e-commerce channels, at least temporarily.
This apart from TECHNOLOGY (telemedicine, improved sanitation facilities in low-income countries and provision of mobile sanitary lavatories) and very importantly, SPACING OF HABITAT FOR THE URBAN POOR IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD (who often are the worst sufferers when it comes to squalor, overcrowding and disease). This will not only arrest migration, but also be highly consequential in DECODING global issues such as inequality and GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE.
The international community must realize that it is our moral responsibility to protect and preserve our beautiful planet.
