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What is the name of the new advisory group created by the WHO to study the emergence of future emerging pathogens with pandemic potential?
A)
HALO
B)
SAGO
C)
TAHO
D)
PEARL

Correct Answer : Option (B) - SAGO


World Health Organization (WHO) has created a new advisory group named, The International Scientific Advisory Group for Origins(SAGO) of Novel Pathogens, or SAGO.
 
Function : The function of SAGO will be to systematically study the emergence of future emerging pathogens with pandemic potential, and advise the development in this regard to WHO.
 
WHO has made an open call for nominations to SAGO from the member countries, thus providing a transparent foundation for the new scientific advisory group.
 
The group will also work towards finding the origin of SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Published On : August 15, 2021
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