Preventing infectious disease outbreaks is far more cost-effective than responding to them. According to a World Bank report, global prevention efforts are estimated to cost between US$10.3–11.5 billion annually. This includes key actions such as strengthening veterinary services, biosecurity on farms, and protecting ecosystems. By contrast, managing pandemics costs roughly US $30 billion per year, with COVID‑19’s economic toll reaching US $13 trillion. The math is simple: prevention isn’t just