World Health Organization experts have warned of the disease X, the disease that we don’t yet know of or may not even exist yet, and claimed that an inevitable outbreak is “on the horizon” and has the potential to wipe out 80 million people.

Scientists are constantly searching for cures and vaccines that could be used to counter or prevent infectious diseases that we do not understand or know of yet.

In September 2019, former WHO chief spoke out about the lethal consequences of a respiratory pathogen with the potential to end the lives of up to 80 million people.

In response to the warnings, the Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations revealed they are doing their best to prepare for the inevitable epidemic.

“We can be sure that another epidemic is on the horizon. It is not a case of if, but when,” CEPI CEO Richard Hatchett said.

“We need to be prepared. We need to invest in platform technologies that can be used to quickly respond to the emergence of a pathogen with epidemic potential.

“That’s why CEPI is boosting its funding for such platform technologies that can be used to make vaccines and other immunoprophylactics in a matter of weeks and months, instead of years, which is currently the case.”

According to the WHO data, deadly outbreaks of infectious illnesses have risen to 3,000 in 2010 as compared to 1,000 back in the 1980s.

“Our criteria are broad, and the call is open for 12 months, in the hope that we’re able to attract the best and brightest ideas from around the world,” Mr. Hatchett added, hoping to attract new partners to work with them on the common threat.

“If we succeed in this endeavor, we will be able to equip humanity with the tools to combat Disease X and create a world in which epidemics are no longer a threat.”

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