What lessons have been learned from the COVID-19 pandemic regarding government transparency and public health preparedness for future outbreaks?

According to the experts, there appears to be a concerning lack of learning from the COVID-19 pandemic, even for natural outbreaks. The discussion highlights that government authorities need to demonstrate greater transparency by showing data that actually informs public health guidance, rather than withholding or misrepresenting information. The key lesson emphasized is that restoring public trust in science and health officials requires accountability and better regulatory measures. Without proper transparency from authorities and clear data-driven decision making, future pandemic responses risk repeating the same trust-eroding mistakes that occurred during COVID-19.