Merman Conservation Expeditions Ltd proudly stands alongside fellow conservation advocates to sign the open letter urging WHO to prioritize spillover prevention in the Pandemic Agreement! 📜

At the heart of the issue lies the need to address drivers of zoonotic disease emergence, notably wildlife trade & markets. 🐾

Despite fading from public discourse, the risk remains high: 1.7 million viruses could infect humans, emphasizing the need for proactive measures. 🦠

CITES addresses wildlife trade impact on species survival, but not the health risks to humans or animals. We need a more comprehensive approach! 🐒🦇

Investing in primary prevention now can save huge costs in the long run, as demonstrated by the mere 2% of expenses during COVID-19 spent on prevention efforts. 💰

It's time for governments to take decisive action to reduce the risk of future pandemics and protect current & future generations. 🌏

We urge the WHO to heed scientific advice and prioritize spillover prevention, including regulating wildlife trade & markets, in the Pandemic Agreement. 📢

Let's work together to safeguard global health! 🤝 #PandemicPrevention #WildlifeTrade #WHOAgreement