Pandemic Preparedness & Healthcare Emergency
The Pandemic Preparedness & Healthcare Emergency Committee focuses on anticipating, preparing for, and responding to high-threat infectious disease outbreaks across the full cycle from early detection to long-term recovery
Its work includes pathogen surveillance and horizon scanning, health system resilience and emergency preparedness, coordination with global partners such as WHO, Africa CDC, and CEPI, and the development of shared policy recommendations and crisis knowledge.
The committee helps ensure IDA members are prepared for future pandemics and can contribute to equitable and effective emergency responses.
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Member Organizations
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Countries Represented
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Objectives
Improve Pandemic Surveillance Systems
Strengthen disease surveillance and data systems to support early identification and effective response to potential outbreaks.
Advance Global Data Sharing
Promote transparent and timely sharing of surveillance data to improve understanding of disease trends and emerging threats.
Advance Early Detection
Strengthen the identification of early signals of infectious disease threats to support effective risk management and response.
Promote AI and Innovation
Explore AI tools that can scan structured and unstructured data to identify unusual disease signals and strengthen surveillance.
Strengthen Laboratory Capacity
Improve laboratory diagnosis and testing capacity to support timely detection and confirmation of infectious diseases.
Combat Myths and Disinformation
Promote proactive public communication to address misinformation and strengthen trust during health emergencies.
Leadership
Subham Ghosh
Committee Manager
Pandemic Preparedness
Members
Albertina Zodwa Nyatsi
Coordinator
Positive Women Together in Action
Remi Peregrino
Director
Aurum Institute
Abdul Ghafur
Consultant in Infectious Diseases
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Johnstone Kotut
Policy Engagement Manager
APHRC
Guest
Elaine Fletcher
Editor-in-Chief
Health Policy Watch
Richard Lupasu Lupasu
Public Health Expert
Independent Individual
Priorities
Strengthen Pandemic Surveillance
Strengthen Laboratory Capacity
Build Resilient Health Systems
Improve Emergency Coordination
Ensure Access to Medical Countermeasures
Strengthen Risk Communication
Facts
Post-COVID-19 conditions affect millions
Around 6 in 100 people who have COVID-19 develop a post-COVID-19 condition.
Ebola can have a high fatality rate
Ebola's average case fatality rate is around 50%, varying widely between outbreaks.
Conflict increases infectious disease risks
Around 1.8 billion people live in conflict-affected areas, increasing infectious disease risks.
Global preparedness capacity remains limited
Global pandemic preparedness capacity averages 63%, showing significant gaps remain.
Events
No Events Available
There are currently no events scheduled for this committee. Please check back for future updates.