The discussion titled, Preparing for Disease X, was hosted by the World Economic Forum.
‘Disease X’ represents an unknown disease that could cause a potential epidemic or pandemic.
It will make unprecedented impact on health infrastructure and mortality.
It is most likely to be a zoonotic disease with a ribonucleic acid (RNA) virus, having a far worse effect on mortality rates than the COVID-19 pandemic.
RNA viruses have a high mutation rate and highly infectious.