Pandemic Preparedness: Experts Emphasize Readiness as Infectious Diseases Surge
Introduction:
No other pandemic has been as lethal as the COVID-19 outbreak. Experts say alarming things about this situation but also think there could be more pandemics in the future. Increased infections have sparked fears of more significant future epidemics Nonetheless, specialists indicate that this illness has grown less dangerous and is unlikely to alarm people in the same manner as previously. Despite this, they believe monitoring constantly can help discover any potential threats that might appear.
The Current Situation:
Infectious disease expert Dr. Ishwar Gilada believes that the growing number of COVID-19 cases does not necessarily indicate a virus revival. Occasionally, we can anticipate variations People who were infected or vaccinated in the past may have lower immunity to new infections now. On the other hand, Dr. Gilada guarantees that these illnesses are usually harmless.
Comparing COVID-19 to Influenza:
Dr. Gilada states that by analyzing crucial markers such as oxygen requirements, medical facility admission, intensive care unit care, ventilator usage, and mortality rates, COVID-19 now poses a lesser danger compared to the flu virus types A and B and RSV. Based on his logic, if we don’t panic about the flu, then why worry about COVID-19?
The WHO has warned of an impending pandemic referred to as “Disease X”.
The Threat of “Disease X”:
In 2018, this idea came up, a year before Covid-19, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) list of priority illnesses. Disease X embodies the concern that a previously unknown microbe could bring about widespread sickness and death.
Pathogens such as Ebola, SARS, and Zika are present in this group.
Zoonotic Origins:
The next pandemic could be caused by an animal virus, just like how Ebola, HIV/AIDS, and COVID-19 started. Although Nipah, Ebola and monkeypox are dangerous, they mainly spread through touching someone instead of by breathing in the air like COVID-19 or flu.
The Risk of Future Pandemics:
What Dr. Dipu TS says makes sense: lower risk of pandemics from deadly illnesses. Globalization, urbanization, climate change, and changing ecosystems make emerging pandemics more likely to occur.
Preparation for the Future:
According to WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, we should brace ourselves for the possibility of another pandemic that could be worse than COVID-19. Pandemic preparedness is crucial for world health safety Making sure everyone has access to treatments and healthcare, regardless of where they live. What India has done for people in the southern part of the world in terms of healthcare is truly impressive.
Conclusion:
Pandemics will be less damaging if we have strong public health systems and fast-moving identification processes. We must continue to learn from the lessons of COVID-19 to build a strong and resilient global community.
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