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Discussion on Disease X

January 28 , 2024 173 days 370 0
  • 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.

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