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www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn

Influenza is identified as the pathogen most likely to cause the next global pandemic, as indicated by 57% of senior disease experts in an international survey. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

Scientists warn of 'strains of viruses that have very high mortality rates' deadlier than Covid-19

World leaders discussed Disease X, which could be deadlier than Covid-19.
WHO urges countries to find a way to tackle potential future viruses. [ more ]
Cbsnews
4 months ago
Public health

World leaders are gathering to discuss Disease X. Here's what to know about the hypothetical pandemic.

World leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos to discuss Disease X, a hypothetical virus 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
Experts are proactively planning and preparing for Disease X in case it emerges as a pandemic. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
4 months ago
Health

What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic

The term 'Disease X' was coined to encourage scientists to work on medical countermeasures for unknown infectious threats, in addition to known ones like Ebola.
Studying Disease X is important for early cross-cutting R&D preparedness and to prevent future humanitarian crises like the Ebola epidemic. [ more ]
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New York Post
3 months ago
Public health

WHO director calls for world pandemic treaty to prepare for Disease X

WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus is calling on countries to sign a pandemic treaty to prepare for "Disease X."
Disease X is a hypothetical virus that could be 20 times deadlier than COVID-19, and the treaty aims to better prepare for future pandemics. [ more ]
Theregister
4 months ago
Public health

WEF to discuss thwarting a future 'Disease X' pandemic

Global leaders are set to discuss how to prevent a future unknown "Disease X" that the World Health Organization predicts could be more deadly than the recent coronavirus outbreak.
The fight against Disease X requires research into already-known virus families and gaining knowledge ahead of time to minimize its impact. [ more ]
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www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Health

What is Disease X and how will pandemic preparations help the world?

Global health experts are discussing strategies for preparing for the next potential pandemic at the Davos summit.
There is a need for preparedness for Disease X, a potential novel infectious agent that could pose a serious threat to humans.
The WHO has warned that Disease X could be more fatal than COVID-19. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Health

Disease X: Scientists, world leaders prepare for a virus far deadlier than Covid

Global health experts are warning about the hypothetical emergence of a deadly new pathogen called Disease X.
Some experts believe Disease X could be 20 times deadlier than COVID-19. [ more ]
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