WHO seeks 'best minds' to probe new pathogens that jump from animals to humans

ReutersPublished: Aug 21, 2021 2:22 AM | Updated: Aug 21, 2021 2:24 AM

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday it was looking for the greatest scientific minds to advise on investigations into new high-threat pathogens that jump from animals to humans and could spark the next pandemic.

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