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Pandemic 2025 could be looming as doctors worried about 11 diseases including Disease X and Covid 2.0


Published on 2024-12-29 13:02:21 - MSN
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  • Covid, measles and Disease X continue to worry scientists and doctors, and they've been named among the 11 most dangerous diseases for the coming year.

The article from MSN discusses the concerns of global health experts about the potential for another major health crisis, possibly as soon as 2025, due to the emergence of new diseases or variants of existing ones. It highlights the World Health Organization's (WHO) list of priority pathogens, which includes "Disease X," a placeholder for an unknown pathogen that could cause a serious international epidemic. Other diseases of concern include new variants of COVID-19, referred to as "COVID-2.0," along with known threats like Ebola, Marburg virus, and others. The article mentions that the WHO and other health organizations are actively preparing for these threats through research, surveillance, and development of medical countermeasures like vaccines and treatments. The urgency stems from the rapid pace at which pathogens can mutate and spread in today's interconnected world, emphasizing the need for global cooperation and preparedness to mitigate the impact of future pandemics.

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