WHO targets 17 deadly pathogens for new vaccine development

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published a study identifying 17 endemic pathogens that require immediate attention for new vaccine development.

This was disclosed by the global health body in a statement on Tuesday.

The report published in BioMedicine, a medical journal by Lancet, prioritises pathogens based on regional disease burden, antimicrobial resistance risk, and socioeconomic impact.