, Disease X is a hypothetical pathogen, possibly a respiratory virus, identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having the potential to cause a severe international epidemic. The WHO initiated a study in 2022 involving 300 scientists to identify and study various virus families and bacteria, including Disease X. The organization recognizes Disease X as representing the potential threat of an unknown pathogen causing a significant epidemic. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus suggested that COVID-19 might have been the first instance of Disease X,
emphasizing the need to learn from this experience.
Experts are concerned that if unprepared, a disease like Disease X, comparable to or more severe than COVID-19, could cause extensive damage. The influenza pandemic of 1918 is cited as an example, which resulted in an estimated 50 million deaths worldwide. To address this concern, experts worldwide are collaborating to develop a robust plan for early detection and health infrastructure preparedness, aiming to avoid the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent significant loss of life in future scenarios.
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