Disease X: A potential global health threat coined by the WHO, feared to be deadlier than COVID-19, with estimates of 50 million fatalities.
UK healthcare professionals are preparing for "Disease X" as a potential new pandemic alongside recurring COVID-19.
Disease X is compared to the devastating Spanish Flu of 1918-1920.
It was coined by the World Health Organization and could be 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
COVID-19 claimed over 2.5 million lives globally in 2020.
Kate Bingham, former chair of the UK's Vaccine Taskforce, believes Disease X could be more perilous than COVID-19.
Experts estimate Disease X could lead to 50 million fatalities, similar to the 1918-19 flu pandemic.
Mass vaccination campaigns will be necessary to combat Disease X.
The increase in outbreaks is linked to urbanization and habitat destruction.
Allocating financial resources is crucial to prevent and manage potential pandemics like Disease X.