The next pandemic threat could arise anytime, in any country, and infect every region in a matter of days. Every government will have a duty to protect its population, and every government will have to rely on its global neighbours to do the same. Pathogens have no party affiliations or passports. As UN Member States […]
Without targets, timelines or accountability, political commitment cannot become concrete action A Statement from the Co-convenors of the Friends of the High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response 30 July, 2026 This week, UN Member States are considering a proposed final draft of the Political Declaration for September’s High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness
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The Independent Panel Statement to the IGWG 7th Meeting 6 – 17 July 2026 July 6 2026 If the world needed reminding why the WHO Pandemic Agreement, and its Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) Annex, are so important, the first half of 2026 has been a salutary lesson. In late April, the hantavirus outbreak
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A statement from the Co-Convenors of the Friends of the PPPR High-Level Meeting June 2026 As Member States open negotiations on the political declaration for the UN high-level meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, the message from Friends of the PPPR HLM is: take this opportunity to make bold, concrete and measurable commitments to
One month into the complex Ebola Bundibugyo response, The Independent Panel warns that funds must flow more rapidly and directly to where they are needed and calls for a financing tracker to be published as soon as possible. The Ebola Bundibugyo emergency is outpacing the response and requires more rapid support. Africa CDC reports that
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
