The list of events below are those that involved the full Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, from September 17 2020 to May 25, 2021.
To read outcomes from these events, kindly see the documents archive.
1st Meeting of the Independent Panel
At this first meeting, panelists introduced themselves, received an update on the status of the pandemic, and discussed the draft Program of Work. View outcomes and documents from this meeting
Update to the Executive Board Special Session 5
View outcomes and documents for this meeting.
The 2nd Meeting of the Independent Panel
This meeting agenda included discussions on the Program of Work, and on papers with topics that included defining the chronology, national and sub-national responses, the international system and the World Health Organization. View documents and outcomes from this meeting.
Presentation of Interim Report to the Resumed 73rd World Health Assembly
This was a scheduled presentation of the Independent Panel to the World Health Assembly (WHA). The Co-Chairs, the Rt Hon. Helen Clark and HE Ellen Johnson Sirleaf presented to the World Health Assembly on November 10th, at 10 am CET. The Independent Panel's written report to the Assembly was published on the 73rd WHA documentation …
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The Exchange for Nurses
The Independent Panel "Exchange" is a series of town hall-style meetings, open to everyone, aimed at hearing from people on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. This first Exchange heard from Nurses from around the world. Co-Chair Helen Clark hosted, together with Howard Catton of the International Council of Nurses, and Barbara Stilwell of Nursing …
The 3rd Meeting of the Independent Panel
The Third meeting of the Independent Panel will occur virtually over a two-day period. The agenda and further updates will be posted once finalized.
2nd Progress Report Presented to the Executive Board
This was a scheduled report of the Independent Panel to the January 2021 session of the Executive Board. The Co-Chairs presented to the Executive Board the afternoon (CET) of January 19, 2021, and held a news conference on the same day. Read the Co-Chairs' presentation, news conference and other documents related to this event.
The Exchange for Youth
The Independent Panel "Exchange" is a series of town hall style meetings, open to everyone, aimed at hearing from people on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. This Exchange heard from youth from around the world. Panel member Aya Chebbi hosted. Read a report from the event.
The Exchange on Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
The Independent Panel "Exchange" is a series of town hall style meetings, open to everyone, aimed at hearing from people on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. This Exchange heard from people involved in delivering sexual and reproductive health services, particularly in crises settings. Co-Chair Helen Clark hosted, in collaboration with the Partnership for Maternal, …
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The 4th Meeting of the Independent Panel
The fourth meeting of the Independent Panel occurred virtually on 9 and 10 February 2021. View documents and outcomes from this meeting.
The Exchange for Midwives
The Independent Panel “Exchange” is a series of town hall style meetings, open to everyone, aimed at hearing from people on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this webinar coordinated with the International Confederation of Midwives, the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response heard from midwives from around the world who have been …
The Exchange on The Gendered Impact of COVID-19
The Independent Panel “Exchange” is a series of town hall style meetings, open to everyone, aimed at hearing from people on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. This Exchange discussed the impact of COVID-19 on gender imbalances in the management of the pandemic, on gender-based violence, and on women’s economic participation. Co-Chair Helen Clark hosted …
5th Meeting of the Independent Panel
The fifth meeting of the Independent Panel occurred virtually on 17 and 18 March 2021. View documents and outcomes from this meeting.
The Exchange on Noncommunicable Diseases
The Independent Panel “Exchange” is a series of town hall style meetings, open to everyone, aimed at hearing from people on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. This Exchange— coordinated by the Independent Panel and the NCD Alliance— discussed how COVID-19 has affected people living with noncommunicable diseases. Katie Dain, CEO of NCD Alliance, moderated …
The 6th Meeting of the Independent Panel
The sixth meeting of the Independent Panel is scheduled to occur virtually over a two-day period. The agenda and further updates will be posted once finalized.
Presentation of Findings and Recommendations
On 12 May 2021, the Co-Chairs of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response presented the Panel’s findings and recommendations which are published in the Panel Report, entitled “COVID-19: Make it the Last Pandemic”. Following the Co-Chairs' presentation, they were joined by a small group of leaders and experts in global health for a …
Presentation to the World Health Assembly
The Co-Chairs of the Independent Panel presented their findings and recommendations to the 74th World Health Assembly on May 25, 2021. Read their presentation, and their remarks following discussion of the item.