"Main Lesson From Pandemic Is...": WHO Chief Scientist To NDTV

On vaccines taking a toll on the body, she said the benefits greatly outweigh the risks.

The main lesson from the pandemic is climate change, and it all boils down to what humans have done to the environment, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation (WHO)  said today. Our lives are intertwined with the health of the environment, she added.

The vulnerable suffer a lot, like in the Pakistan floods. It can happen to any country, and it's important to focus on equity and help those who are left behind, she said.

She also stressed on the importance of a public health approach, having good data, and research.

On vaccines taking a toll on the body, she said the benefits greatly outweigh the risks.