A new influenza pandemic? Here are top 10 threats to global health in 2019

Are we ready to face the outbreak of a new disease? WHO ascertains that the world would face another influenza pandemic, but it does not know the when and where of it

As nations gear up to tackle climate change as a key issue, the World Health Organization (WHO) has put out a list of 10 health threats the world is likely to face this year. From the outbreak of new diseases to environmental pollution, it appears humanity is headed for multiple uncertainties that demand immediate attention. 

Here are the top 10 alarming issues raised by WHO:

1. Air pollution and climate change 

FILE PHOTO Silhouette of children seen through a layer of dense fog on a cold, winter morning,