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WHO Urges Global Pandemic Treaty to Combat Deadly 'Disease X'

The WHO warns of a potential pandemic 20 times deadlier than Covid-19, referred to as "Disease X," urging countries to endorse a pandemic treaty to prepare for this hypothetical but dangerous pathogen. Disease X represents an unidentified virus that could be significantly more lethal than Covid-19, and the WHO stresses the need for readiness and global cooperation to combat future pandemics. The organization has proposed strategies to strengthen surveillance, develop vaccines, enhance public health measures, and build resilience in preparation for the emergence of Disease X.

via IndiaTimes|

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"Experts Warn of Looming Pandemic Deadlier Than Covid, Urging Immediate Preparedness"

Global health experts warn that the next major pandemic is not just a possibility but a probability, and it could be far worse than Covid-19, potentially killing millions more people. Despite this, little has been done to prepare for it. To combat this future threat, vaccines will need to be engineered and delivered in record time, but there is no guarantee that will happen. The world needs to invest in developing a collection of prototype vaccines for known threatening virus families, establish state-of-the-art systems for international surveillance, and improve global coordination and cooperation. A single global body, such as the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), should be responsible for the response to Disease X, and a Global Pandemic Treaty should be established to facilitate information sharing and accountability.

via Daily Mail|

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