Protecting the world from infectious disease threats: now or never
We published an editorial in The BMJ arguing for the urgency of filling the emergency preparedness gaps diagnosed by the Joint External Evaluation.
Liberia Steps Up Commitment to Epidemic Preparedness
Liberia became one of the first countries in the world to undergo a midterm Joint External Evaluation, measuring progress made in epidemic preparedness since their first assessment in 2016.
Uganda Debuts First National Action Plan for Health Security
The government of Uganda launched its first National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) with the support of the Infectious Disease Institute
Strengthening Outbreak Response in Nigeria
We formalized our partnership with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to continue supporting efforts including National Action Plan for Health Security implementation and lab network strengthening.
A drive for better health: how Riders for Health Liberia uses motorcycle transportation to save lives and prevent disease outbreaks
Born out of the Ebola crises, Riders for Health provides sample transportation in Liberia.
100 Joint External Evaluations Completed
We celebrated the completion of 100 Joint External Evaluations (JEEs) the gold standard in assessing how prepared countries are to find, stop and prevent epidemics. Epidemic preparedness experts explain why this is an important landmark.
Risk Communications for Epidemic Prevention
Our Prevent Epidemics team supported a WHO Risk Communication and Community Engagement Capacity Strengthening workshop with representatives from 6 countries in Abuja, Nigeria.
100 Countries Now Know How Prepared They Are for Next Outbreak – Time to Close the Gaps
The 100th JEE was completed by Haiti, one of the first countries in the Americas to complete the exercise.
Global Health Security 2019 Conference in Sydney
Our Prevent Epidemics team highlighted the critical role of politics and social constructs in causing—and preventing—epidemics at the Global Health Security 2019 conference in Sydney, Australia.
PreventEpidemics.org – From Data to Action
The site has a new look and new tools to help move from data to action on epidemic preparedness. Check out our new interactive maps, flight patterns displayed with the preparedness of their final destination and useful tools for advocacy.
The Not-Flashy, Essential Part of Outbreak Preparedness and Response
When an outbreak hits, how do we immediately get the Ministry of Health, an animal health specialist, a communications expert and a laboratory sample transporter on the same page? Senior Vice President Amanda McClelland argues that program management is the key to epidemic preparedness in Global Health Now.
There’s a limited window to make America safer from epidemics
President and CEO Dr. Tom Frieden joined Former FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg in calling on the World Bank to dedicate $1 billion per year over three years to epidemic preparedness.
Meet the Program Management for Epidemic Preparedness (PMEP) class
We’re excited to introduce our first class of PMEP trainees — the epidemic preparedness leaders of tomorrow. Learn more about them…
World Health Assembly in Geneva
We participated in the 72nd World Health Assembly, where we highlighted the global importance of cardiovascular health and epidemic preparedness and co-hosted the launch of new WHO resources on trans fat elimination, a training for advocates of trans fat bans, and a learning lab on hypertension.
Prioritizing the Contingency Fund for health emergencies in Uganda
At a meeting on improving health security hosted by the Ministry of Health in Uganda, our team agreed to work with other legal stakeholders to prioritize the Contingencies Fund for Emergencies.
Improving Ebola virus disease outbreak preparedness
Our team worked with experts in Kampala, Uganda to create a strategic plan for engaging partners in DRC and other countries at high risk for Ebola transmission.
Tracking implementation of Nigeria’s National Action Plan for Health Security
We helped design and implement a free, user-friendly tool to help officials from 13 different organizations within the Nigerian government to coordinate their National Action Plan for Health Security.
Assessing Yellow Fever preparedness in Nigeria
As part of our collaboration with the National Center for Disease Control, laboratory network consultant Celestina Obiekea conducted an assessment of yellow fever diagnosis capacity in laboratories in Nigeria.
Novel water sanitation program saves lives in Zimbabwe
Community Health Clubs were created by Harare residents to provide clean and safe water.
Program Management for Epidemic Preparedness training course begins
Our Prevent Epidemics team kicked off a 12-month certified training program for mid-level program managers working in emergency preparedness in Rwanda.
Africa Health Agenda International Conference
We participated in AHAIC 2019 in Rwanda, where we met with our implementing partners and provided demos of PreventEpidemics.org to conference attendees.
Rwanda prepares for Ebola
Rwanda conducted a simulation exercise to prepare for new cases of Ebola entering the country from neighboring DRC. Read what they learned…
Rwanda readies its systems for potential Ebola outbreak
Teams of healthcare professionals from 15 different hospitals gathered together hurriedly.
Lessons from the field in Thailand
We visited three NCD clinics in Phitsanulok province with our Thai government colleagues and representatives from WHO Thailand.
Uganda prepares its borders for potential Ebola cases
Health screening site set up at a point of entry in Uganda as part of their Ebola preparedness effort. Our Prevent Epidemics team deployed to Uganda to support their preparedness efforts.
Nigeria launches action plan for health security
Nigeria launched its National Action Plan for Health Security, a five-year roadmap for coordinating and implementing systems to find, stop and prevent health threats.
Caribbean Public Health Agency improves epidemic preparedness
The agency developed an innovative monitoring, early alert and response system to quickly identify emerging diseases. Read the story here…
Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) works to provide an all-inclusive response to health threats
A norovirus outbreak sparked the creation of a monitoring, early alert & response system.
Experts agree on statement of preparedness for public health emergencies
Global health experts attended the WHO High-level Conference for Public Health Emergencies, Challenges, and Opportunities in Urban Areas in Lyon, France. A statement on preparedness (PDF) for public health emergencies was produced by the close of the meeting.
Highlighting lessons from past epidemics
1918 marks the 100th anniversary of the deadliest flu pandemic on record. Our Amanda McClelland shared lessons learned from major epidemics over the years and current preparedness efforts at a National Academies of Science event.