Disease X, a term coined by the WHO, poses a potential global health crisis caused by an unidentified pathogen.

UK health expert Kate Bingham warns that Disease X could be deadlier than the current Covid-19 pandemic.

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Bingham draws parallels to the devastating Spanish Flu of 1919-1920, emphasizing the potential severity of Disease X.

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Disease X represents an unknown agent - virus, bacterium, or fungus - with no established treatments.

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Swift and extensive mass vaccination drives would be required to combat Disease X, should it emerge.

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Scientists have identified 25 virus families, but the potential for over a million undiscovered variants looms large.

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Disease X could exhibit the infectiousness of measles combined with the lethality of Ebola, according to Bingham.

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Factors driving pandemic emergence include globalization, urbanization, and ecological disruptions like deforestation.

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Vigilance, rapid response capabilities, and robust vaccination campaigns are crucial in preparing for Disease X.

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