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"The biosecurity landscape is shifting fast" notes Eloise Todd as we kick Pandemic Action Network & The Independent Panel session at #WHA78 to discuss the nexus of #biosecurity and #HealthSecurity in the era of pandemics & #AI. "Let's discuss opportunities to prioritize policies & investments."

“Let’s not forget: #mpox vaccines—still in short supply in Africa, where mpox is endemic—were originally commissioned for U.S. biodefense in case of a smallpox bioterror attack,” notes Helen Clark, highlighting the deep links between biosecurity and global health equity. #WHA78

“There’s a full spectrum of threats. Once you’re developing countermeasures, origin matters less—but some threats are within our control. As a responsible funder, we had to think ahead to ensure our efforts didn’t inadvertently cause harm,” says Richard Hatchett CEPI #WHA78

“It's good to see #biosecurity in the spotlight—as an integral part of health security. Biosecurity and #PandemicPPR share a common goal: protecting our populations from biological threats,” says Wolfgang Philipp, Chief Science Officer at EU HERA #WHA78

“At the The Pandemic Fund, we’re investing in strengthening #biosecurity capacities at the country level,” says Priya Basu, highlighting grants that support lab security and other critical areas to enhance pandemic prevention and preparedness #WHA78

“We must bring the private sector in as a core partner—they have strong incentives to protect proprietary knowledge from misuse,” says Dr. Raj Panjabi, adding that cross-sectoral #biosecurity policies and international coordination are also very much needed. #WHA78

“When the IHR were amended in 2005, they adopted an all-hazards approach,” says Helen Clark. “We must avoid confusing, siloed international regulations. What we need is comprehensive, coordinated coverage to prevent & prepare for threats—without duplication or confusion” #WHA78

“We must ensure #biosecurity regulations & standards don’t widen the gap between high- and low-income countries in R&D,” says Richard Hatchett CEPI. He emphasizes the need for convergence as we live in a biologically connected world that requires collective solutions #WHA78

We are pleased to join global leaders at the #WHA78 side event "Biosecurity: A Priority in the Era of Pandemics and AI." BWC-ISU Chief, Daniel Feakes, contributed to discussions alongside: Helen Clark | Priya Basu Dr. Raj Panjabi | Richard Hatchett | Wolfgang Philipp | Eloise Todd

Great recap of our #WHA78 discussion on the future of multilateralism for pandemic threats and turning the promise of the pandemic agreement into reality! linkedin.com/posts/courtney…

Work to be done in the year ahead to conclude talks on a pathogen access and benefits sharing #PABS annex by next year’s WHA. Once adopted, the pandemic agreement will then be open for signature and ratification. via Kerry Cullinan Health Policy Watch - Global Health News Reporting healthpolicy-watch.news/next-steps-ten…

"A momentous progress for Africa to secure a framework that can be built on." 🌍 PAN's Aggrey Aluso shares on the pandemic agreement that we "need to secure political goodwill of the highest level to ensure that what is on paper is actually implemented." nation.africa/kenya/health/f…

What’s the #mpox response intensification phase all about and why does it matter now? Prof. Yap Boum, Deputy Incident Manager of the Incident Management Support Team ( IMST), breaks it down in this powerful interview. He explains how Africa CDC, World Health Organization (WHO), and partners are stepping

Special Briefing on Mpox & other Health Emergencies || May 22, 2025 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

NEW issue of Pandemic Action Network Playbook out now! Winds of change at #WHA78 🌤️ Economic impact of EU aid on EU economies 🇪🇺 All about #COP30 action ⚡️ Aid cuts and shifts ✂️ plus #H5N1, #mpox and more! mailchi.mp/pandemicaction…

"Pandemic fatigue is real, but complacency is deadly. The next threat could emerge anywhere, anytime. Investing in smart, scalable surveillance isn’t alarmism — it’s pragmatism." - ColumbiaPublicHealth's W. Ian Lipkin via Financial Times ft.com/content/96ccc5…

Pandemics that didn’t happen are a powerful reminder of how #DigitalHealth can help prevent outbreaks before they escalate. 🎧 Tune in to the #AfricaPublicHealthPodcast for more insights from JP Nsengimana (Phil): ow.ly/T7fq50VTi2x #AfricaCDC #PublicHealth

🌟Join PAN and ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social for a webinar session on June 4 at: 9am ET | 3pm CET as we unpack powerful new evidence from a newly launched modelling report on the Economic Impact of EU Aid on EU Economies, including lead economist Dirk Willem te Velde pandemicactionnetwork.org/events/webinar…

Join PAN, Global Health Centre, and partners on June 17 for a deep dive into the Pandemic Agreement’s adoption and next steps for implementation & the PABS annex. 🗓️ Register here 👉 bit.ly/3SnbJJG

Congratulations to Sidi Ould Tah on being elected the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group. We look forward to his leadership.