Measles Resurgence, AI Risks & Future Pandemics | Dr Soumya Swaminathan Speaks to NDTV #NDTVLifeline

Former WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan speaks to NDTV's Health Editor Sneha Mordani on the biggest threats to global health - from the resurgence of measles and declining vaccination coverage to the risks of artificial intelligence, future pandemics, air pollution and antimicrobial resistance. A major assessment published in The Lancet has identified 17 interconnected threats that could shape human health over the coming decades. How prepared is the world, and what should India prioritise? In this exclusive conversation, Dr Swaminathan explains why measles is resurging, how vaccine misinformation is undermining immunisation programmes, and why stronger primary healthcare and international cooperation are essential to prevent future health crises. She also discusses the promise and potential dangers of AI in healthcare, the urgent need to tackle air pollution, the challenges of India's ageing population, and the lessons the world must learn from COVID-19. In this conversation: Why is measles making a comeback, and what does it reveal about vaccination gaps? Can AI become an existential threat to humanity? What are the 17 interconnected global health threats identified in The Lancet assessment? Is the world prepared for the next pandemic? What must India do to tackle air pollution and protect public health? How can India strengthen primary healthcare for an ageing population? Why are misinformation and vaccine hesitancy becoming growing public-health challenges? Watch the full conversation with Dr Soumya Swaminathan on NDTV.