When publishing their main report in 2021, the Co-Chairs of the Independent Panel made clear that the package of recommendations had to be implemented.
The report could not simply be shelved, as many of the reviews and recommendations following past disease outbreaks had.
Today, along with active members and advisors, the Co-Chairs continue this work to realise a world where all leaders collaborate and invest to prevent pandemics and protect all people, everywhere.
Our Priorities
The Independent Panel’s advocacy remains grounded in the original evidence-based recommendations, which set out transformative, but tangible actions related to political leadership and accountability, sustained pandemic preparedness and surge financing, and an equitable end-to-end system for medical countermeasures.
Today our four main priories are:
- To monitor and provide independent analysis and insights on the global rules and systems for pandemics, including in times of response.
- To identify and championing new models for effective pandemic prevention, preparedness and response
- To building and strengthening networks working across science, practice and policy
- To advocate for highest levels political commitment on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response
Our publications
The Independent Panel continues to publish widely and across various platforms, from comprehensive reports and academic articles to media engagements.
Since 2021, the Co-Chairs have produced four main follow-up reports.
Losing Time: End this Pandemic and Secure the Future a six-month progress update in November 2021
Transforming or Tinkering? Inaction lays the groundwork for the next pandemic a one year assessment of reforms in May 2022
A Road Map for a World Protected from Pandemic Threats a strategic review of how to strengthen essential global functions in May 2023
No Time to Gamble: Leaders Must Unite to Prevent Pandemics a deep analysis of the pandemic reform landscape in June 2024
Our people
George Kronnisanyon Werner
Office of President Sirleaf, Co-Chair
Rosemary McCarney
Senior Advisor, External Relations
Els Torreele
Advisor, Medical Counter Measures
Christine McNab
Advisor to the Right Honorable Helen Clark & Secretariat Co-Lead
Henry Mark
Secretariat Co-Lead