We are currently unprepared for Disease X


Although Disease X does not currently exist, healthcare experts believe it’s only a matter of time before an unknown microorganism emerges to trigger this disease and cause an outbreak. — Stocksnap

“Disease X” was the name given by the World Health Organization (WHO) to a currently unknown pathogen that could emerge in the future and cause a serious international epidemic or pandemic.

It was included in February 2018 in the WHO’s R&D Blueprint list of diseases for which investment in research and development should be an international priority to enable early preparedness.

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