The organization reports this on its website.

It is specified that the unknown "disease X" can lead to deaths 20 times greater than the coronavirus pandemic.

The discussion will take place on January 17.

It will be attended by the head of the WHO, Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Minister of Health of Brazil, Nizia Trindade and other specialists.

Earlier, The Wall Street Journal, citing a study published in the journal BMJ Oncology, reported that scientists recorded an increase in cancer cases in the world.

On January 5, Ghebreyesus urged everyone to wear masks and get vaccinated against COVID-19 due to the increase in the number of cases.