With the spectre of Disease X looming, Singapore is making sure that diagnostics, treatments and vaccines will be ready fast when another crisis strikes, with a new battle plan against future outbreaks.
Under the new programme, the Republic will work closely with other researchers in the region to keep a close watch on pathogens circulating in animal populations, the source of many outbreaks when such diseases jump to humans.
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