International Day of Epidemic Preparedness

As a devastating Ebola outbreak grows faster than any before it, world leaders are scheduled to adopt a Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response at the UNGA High-Level Meeting on 25 September. In the midst of this crisis, there is an opportunity for leaders to commit to concrete, measurable actions to close the gaps exposed time and again by health emergencies and that continue to put the world at grave risk. Related Sites and Documents:  Goals Lounge website What next in the quest to protect people from health emergencies and pandemics? | Goals Lounge! 00:57:29 Goals Lounge

Press Conference by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, along with Professor Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa and Dr. Nedret Emiroglu, Head of the Secretariat for the Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement. Watch the World Health Organization (WHO) on the High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response - Press Conference! 01:01:30 Press Conferences

The overall theme of the high-level meeting will be "Fostering a multilateral and intergenerational approach to prevent, prepare for and respond to pandemics and public health emergencies, through the principles of equity and solidarity". Multi-stakeholder panel 1: The world together: multilateral action for coordinated pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, including sharing of best practices and lessons learnt so far. Participants are invited to engage on the following guiding questions: 1. What lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and other recent health emergencies have proven most valuable in strengthening PPPR at national, regional and global levels, and what best practices should be scaled up? 2. How can Member States strengthen multilateral cooperation and solidarity to improve coordination, trust, transparency and collective action during future health emergencies, while respecting national sovereignty? 3. What role can broad inclusive partnerships play to s...

The overall theme of the high-level meeting will be " Fostering a multilateral and intergenerational approach to prevent, prepare for and respond to pandemics and public health emergencies, through the principles of equity and solidarity ". Opening segment Plenary segment Closing segment The opening segment will feature statements by the President of the General Assembly, the Secretary-General, the Director General of the World Health Organization and the President of the Economic and Social Council, as well as by an eminent high-level champion of pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, selected, in consultation with Member States, by the President of the Assembly and giving due consideration to gender balance and geographical representation. The plenary segment will comprise statements by Member States and observers of the General Assembly, and members of the United Nations specialized agencies. A list of speakers will be established in accordance with the establishe...

   As world leaders gather during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly and the High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR), this side event will highlight the urgent need for sustained investment in pandemic prevention, preparedness and response as a cornerstone of global health security, economic resilience, and sustainable development. On the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) , the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the Republic of Burundi, in collaboration with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and with support from the United Nations Foundation, will convene Heads of State, ministers, international organizations, financing institutions, and development partners from Africa and the Americas for a high-level discussion on financing pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. Taking place as world lead...

Event entitled "Interactive multi-stakeholder hearing as part of the preparatory process for the high-level meeting on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response" (co-organized by the Office of the President of the General Assembly and the World Health Organization (WHO)) Watch the (Part 2) Multistakeholder Hearing on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR)- General Assembly, 80th session! General Assembly