Dr. Francis Collins, the former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States, expressed grave concerns about the world's readiness for another pandemic like Covid-19 within the next decade. He highlighted that statistical predictions suggest another pandemic is likely, yet current preparations are inadequate. Collins pointed out that the scaling back of mRNA vaccine research, which played a crucial role in the rapid development of vaccines during the Covid-19 pandemic, leaves the world vulnerable. He noted that traditional vaccine development methods are slower, which could be detrimental in a fast-moving pandemic scenario. Furthermore, he raised alarms about the potential impacts of misinformation and public distrust on health responses, suggesting that these factors could make it difficult to implement necessary public health measures in the event of a severe influenza pandemic. Overall, Collins believes that the current state of pandemic preparedness is worse than it was at the beginning of 2020, particularly concerning vaccine availability and public health strategies.