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time.com
1 week ago
Coronavirus

How to Stop Bird Flu from Becoming the Next Pandemic

Testing is crucial in preventing the potential spread of highly pathogenic viruses, like H5N1, from animals to humans. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Coronavirus

As bird flu spreads, the Biden admin remains dangerously unprepared for another pandemic

H5N1 virus evolving and spreading globally among various species, including mammals and cattle.
Public health readiness, transparency, and openness in addressing potential pandemics are crucial. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Public health

Hypothetical Disease X drives real spending

Efforts to enhance biodefense in response to new pathogen threats are gaining momentum through increased spending.
The Pentagon's involvement in developing diagnostic tests signals a focus on force readiness in addition to public health. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Overwhelming' need for royal commission into Covid pandemic response in Australia, Senate committee finds

The Senate committee recommends a royal commission to examine Australia's Covid-19 response, focusing on key elements and lessons to be learned. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Public health

COVID-19 Shows Why the World Needs a Pandemic Agreement

The decision to declare COVID-19 as a pandemic was serious and impactful.
The declaration of a public health emergency was made earlier, highlighting the significance of that date. [ more ]
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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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
www.bostonherald.com
3 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 ]
www.bostonherald.com
3 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 ]
www.bostonherald.com
3 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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Discover Magazine
5 months ago
Health

Social Media and Search Engines Can Now Forecast Disease Outbreaks

The rate of novel pandemics infecting humans is rising, and the risk of outbreaks will triple in the coming decades.
Data scientists are using social media and search engine data to predict the trajectories of infectious diseases and improve pandemic preparedness. [ more ]
Discover Magazine
5 months ago
Health

Social Media and Search Engines Can Now Forecast Disease Outbreaks

The rate of novel pandemics infecting humans is rising, and the risk of outbreaks will triple in the coming decades.
Data scientists are using social media and search engine data to predict the trajectories of infectious diseases and improve pandemic preparedness. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Stretched NHS even less ready to cope with a new pandemic, scientists warn

The UK is now worse prepared for a pandemic than it was when Covid-19 hit the country.
The health system's ability to respond to another major viral outbreak has decreased.
The government's response to Covid-19 has been chaotic and little progress has been made in implementing new systems. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Stretched NHS even less ready to cope with a new pandemic, scientists warn

The UK is now worse prepared for a pandemic than it was when Covid-19 hit the country.
The health system's ability to respond to another major viral outbreak has decreased.
The government's response to Covid-19 has been chaotic and little progress has been made in implementing new systems. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
21 hours ago
Coronavirus

Opinion | As Bird Flu Looms, the Lessons of Past Pandemics Take on New Urgency

Bird flu is evolving, increasing chances of cross-species transmissions, highlighting pandemic preparation imperative. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

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 ]
time.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Threatens to Shut Down Pandemic Preparedness Office Launched by Biden

Biden's campaign criticized Trump for planning to close the Office of Pandemic Preparedness, emphasizing the importance of pandemic readiness and swift responses. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Public health

COVID backlash could leave the U.S. less ready for the next pandemic

The U.S. faced challenges with pandemic response impacting public trust, but lessons learned improved preparedness.
The U.S. has made progress in data surveillance, at-home testing, and individual health protection post-COVID. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Public health

Global pandemic agreement at risk of falling apart, WHO warns

Global pandemic preparedness agreement at risk due to wrangling and disinformation.
WHO director warns that failure to reach an agreement would be a missed opportunity for future generations. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Public 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 ]
www.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Public 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 ]
Discover Magazine
5 months ago
Public health

Social Media and Search Engines Can Now Forecast Disease Outbreaks

The rate of novel pandemics infecting humans is rising, and the risk of outbreaks will triple in the coming decades.
Data scientists are using social media and search engine data to predict the trajectories of infectious diseases and improve pandemic preparedness. [ more ]
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