The Independent Panel Statement in advance of the IGWG 6th Meeting, March 23-28 2026 Six years ago this month, Dr Tedros characterized the rapid spread of COVID-19 as a pandemic. Every region struggled to manage overwhelming increases in infections and deaths. Five years ago this month, political leaders from all regions, with the European Council […]
The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response statement to the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement. Delivered by Dr Michel Kazatchkine, Member of the Independent Panel, to the open Relevant Stakeholder session on 7 November 2025. Thank you Chair, I am making this statement on behalf of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness
New report outlines priorities for critical 2026 UN pandemic meeting September 19 2025 – Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the Right Honourable Helen Clark, co-chairs of The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, today released a new report outlining six priority areas for world leaders to focus on ahead of the 2026 UN
