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Healthcare industry leaders meet at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Together we discussed the importance of planning for a global pandemic called “Disease X” (Desease X).
while before The World Health Organization or WHO issued a warning that Preparation is important to reduce damage. As seen during the COVID-19 outbreak, for example, the public health system was unable to cope with the problem. and economic losses estimated at a trillion dollars.
What is Disease X?
This is not a real disease. It is just a fictitious name given by the World Health Organization. to refer to an infection condition that is currently unknown But it can also be the cause of epidemics or if the epidemic occurs in many countries or continents. It will become a pandemic.
The term was invented before the COVID-19 outbreak. It is one of the diseases under surveillance (priority disease) in February 2018.
The R&D Blueprint is a global strategy developed by a group of experts meeting at the World Health Organization. which includes Preparedness plans to help accelerate research and development processes during the pandemic
The plan is intended to expedite the process. To be ready for effective tests, vaccines and medical supplies that can be used to save lives. and avoid large-scale crises.
In the past several years The world has faced many epidemics such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome or SARS (SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME-SARS), Swine Flu, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome or MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome), E. Bola and COVID-19
Health experts fear that The next pandemic may happen. And importantly, it may be more severe than the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
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Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of World Health Organization Speaking at a dialogue with world leaders in Davos
Can Disease X cause a pandemic?
While it is still not known for certain whether X syndrome really exists or not. Researchers, scientists and experts expect that They will be able to devise response action plans to fight the virus and prepare the health system. In the case of facing an epidemic
During last week’s World Economic Forum, In a panel discussion titled “Preparing for Disease X” (Preparing for Disease with important content about The efforts needed to prepare the health care system for the challenges that lie ahead should another outbreak occur.
“Of course, there are some people who say that This might create panic. It would be better to be prepared. and predictions that something might happen Because it has happened many times in history,” said the Director of the World Health Organization.
In the case of the COVID-19 outbreak It surprised the entire world, as BBC Future reported in 2021: “Yet in years past, epidemiologists and other experts have warned that we need to prepare for a pandemic of this magnitude. the world can give it”
Most experts are concerned about how epidemics originating from animals can occur.
In fact, 75% of emerging diseases are identified. It is a disease from animals to humans. This is no different from the case of COVID-19, which is believed to have originated from pangolins sold in wet markets in China. However, what makes COVID-19 disease There is a higher risk of human action. to the climate, encroachment on the habitat of wild animals and tourism is one of the factors causing animal-borne diseases to spread around the world.
coupled with urban expansion, overpopulation and international trade Some experts have come up with an idea that could lay the groundwork for dealing with more outbreaks.
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Vaccine against COVID-19 Transported after clinical testing in early December 2020
How can the world prepare for future pandemics?
Dr. Tedros said in a panel discussion during the World Economic Forum that The World Health Organization has already implemented measures to deal with the pandemic, including an epidemic fund. and the creation of a technology transfer hub in South Africa. that can address inequities in vaccine distribution
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) advises in a report published in 2022 that current public health systems should be strengthened. Instead of creating something new to deal with the pandemic
ECDC also encourages testing of new systems before new outbreaks emerge.
Back in June 2022, the World Health Organization published a draft plan to strengthen systematic data collection. Analysis and interpretation of 10 health data
“An effective epidemic surveillance system is essential to enable rapid identification of epidemics. Before the outbreak occurred, causing loss of life and difficult to control,” the draft plan states.
The World Health Organization acknowledges that Epidemics do not always come from an identifiable source. But it can occur from diseases that we don’t yet know how they affect humans.
Most people hope for future technological advancements, as evidenced by COVID-19 vaccines. that were produced and distributed around the world within a year of the outbreak. This marks a crucial moment for vaccine development. If considering the speed of production and innovation
In the future, scientists should be able to adapt current vaccine formulations more quickly. To create new vaccines to help protect people
2024-01-28 09:58:40
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