The unknown epidemic that the world is preparing to confront... What is Disease X?

2024-01-20 2024-01-20T06:47:56Z

Weather of Arabia - Although four years have passed since the spread of the Corona epidemic, it is still recording cases of infection around the world, and at this time, talk about Disease X is increasing, raising questions about its nature and possible spread.

Is the world ready to face a new pandemic, like what happened with Covid-19? Regardless of whether you have been exposed to the Coronavirus or not, you must be prepared, you are at risk of contracting Disease X!

The virtual threat...a new virus is taking over the world after Covid-19

After a time when the world is still struggling to recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new virus has now emerged that is another challenge, but it is not a real pandemic, but rather an unknown hypothetical threat as scientists deal with this disease called X, and seek to study preventive measures such as vaccines and tests. In this context, health authorities are working to enhance their readiness in countries to confront the emergence of this virus and limit its spread.

Discussing the global pandemic

Disease

These discussions come after the World Health Organization announced the death of about 10,000 people last December, and 50 countries around the world recorded a 42% increase in cases of people infected with the virus in hospitals.

Therefore, Epidemic

These medical efforts constitute an urgent response to the need for preparedness and vigilance to identify and treat potential future epidemics with the greatest speed and minimal losses possible.

Saving lives with Covid vaccines

The World Health Organization announced on Tuesday that vaccines against Covid-19 have saved the lives of at least 1.4 million people in Europe, where the virus remains widespread. According to Hans Kluge, the organization’s director for Europe, he said:

“1.4 million people in our region, most of them older adults, are living healthy lives thanks to their wise decision to use the COVID-19 vaccine.”

More than 277.7 million Covid-19 cases were recorded in the region, which includes 53 countries and extends to Central Asia as of December 19, 2023. Kluge noted that the first booster dose of the vaccine alone contributed to saving the lives of about 700,000 people.

He stressed the importance of continued investment in health by European countries, with a focus on improving conditions for health sector workers and ensuring the provision of essential medicines, and stressed that individuals with poor health must continue to receive Covid and cold vaccines according to established schedules.