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HIGH · 70CONFIDENCE · 74

Potential Pandemic Threat from Ugandan Forest

Bwindi, Uganda9 days ago·Stable
SourcesNZZ International

Research indicates that the Bwindi forest in Uganda could be a possible ground zero for the next pandemic, with ongoing concerns heightened by funding cuts. The urgency for surveillance of infectious viruses has intensified as experts worry about the implications of these findings.

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70

HIGH

High — notable development with meaningful geopolitical or humanitarian impact

Confidence: 74/100 — reported by multiple independent sources

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NZZ International

Rising Geopolitical Concerns Over Resource Management and Environmental Impact
WHOUgandan Government

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