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  The Invisible War: The Next Pandemic is Already Here (And it's Not What You think) | Dr. Surendra Karki 28.02.2026 1h 11min

  "We worry about politics and the economy, but the greatest threat to the whole world is invisible and totally neglected, evolving, and living right next to us. In this episode of The Deep Talk, Dr. Surendra Karki—a Fulbright Scholar and Team Leader at FAO Nepal—dissects the 'Invisible War' against zoonotic diseases and the Superbugs which are a Silent Pandemic to the whole world. From the high-tech labs of Illinois to the poultry farms of Kathmandu, we explore why 65% of new diseases jump from animals to humans. Are we prepared for a 'Superbug' outbreak, or is our daily habit of self-medicating with antibiotics creating a silent killer?.In this Deep Dive:The Reverse Migration: Why a top scientist left a 'Dream Life' in the US to return to Nepal.Satya ya Bhram: Is 'Local Chicken' actually safer, or are we being scammed?.The Risk Meter: Ranking the danger of street food, pet licks, and raw meat.The Final Law: The one rule every Nepali must follow to save our health system.Episode Chapters:0:00 - Intro: Is Your Meat Safe?02:30 - Who is Dr. Surendra Karki? (Veterinary Epidemiologist) 03:22 - Collaboration with GTA (Global Health)04:06 - The Risk-O-Meter: Rating Common Nepali Health Risks 07:17 - The Origin: Why Leave the USA for Nepal? 09:20 - The Next Pandemic: Is Bird Flu Coming for Us? 27:50 - The Silent Killer: Antibiotic Resistance (AMR) Explained35:24 - How Superbugs Destroy "Magic Bullet" Medicines 46:45 - Satya ya Bhram: Is Vegetarianism a Safety Shield? 58:13 - Cards on the Desk: How prepared is Nepal for Pandemic? 01:03:22 - The Rule Breaker: The Truth About Rabies 01:08:49 - Dr. Surendra’s Book Recommendation - Win a signed book01:11:07 - Conclusion: The Law of Nature#TheDeepTalk #OneHealth #ScienceNepal #DrDeep #PublicHealth"