Airborne & Respiratory Pathogens
Coordinating civil society policy engagement on respiratory and airborne infectious diseases - from tuberculosis and COVID-19 to emerging respiratory threats.
The Airborne and Respiratory Committee is IDA's platform for coordinated civil society advocacy on the full spectrum of respiratory infections. We engage WHO IHR processes, support End TB strategy implementation, and develop joint positions on equitable diagnostics, infection prevention, and post-pandemic preparedness. Our transmission-based approach ensures civil society advocacy keeps pace with an evolving respiratory disease landscape.
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Committes
41
Member Organisations
14
Countries Represented
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Our Objectives
Early Detection & Surveillance
Strengthen early detection, genomic sequencing, and reporting of airborne respiratory threats at national and regional levels.
Pandemic Preparedness Link
Connect respiratory threat preparedness with broader pandemic preparedness frameworks and health system resilience.
Infection Prevention & Control
Support evidence-based IPC strategies in community settings, health facilities, schools, and congregate environments.
Interdisciplinary Dialogue
Advance interdisciplinary dialogue across clinical, public health, and environmental sectors on respiratory disease response.
Diagnostics & Innovation
Promote innovation in diagnostics, ventilation standards, and vaccine delivery for respiratory infections.
Health Equity
Ensure respiratory disease burdens in under-resourced settings and marginalised communities receive appropriate attention.
Committee Leadership
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