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CEPI @cepi.net · 17d

What role can regional & global partnerships play in responding to future outbreaks? How can Africa strengthen its vaccine sovereignty? Which breakthroughs will accelerate vaccine access?

Speaking with @nigeriahealthwatch.bsky.social, CEPI's Dr Amadou Sall shares his thoughts on these questions ⬇️

Curated Conversations Ep. 9 | Dr Amadou Sall on Vaccine Equity and Africa’s Path to Self-Sufficiency

YouTube video by Nigeria Health Watch

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 20d

Advancing the 100 Days Mission for Diagnostics – 2025 Global Gap Assessment

A new independent report by @pandemiccenter.bsky.social, @ippsecretariat.org & #FIND highlights the barriers in diagnostic preparedness undermining efforts to prevent future pandemics.

🔗 ippsecretariat.org/publication/...

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · 20d

We're excited to welcome Ines Hassan as Head of Secretariat, covering for Heulwen Philpot until mid-2026.

Ines will be attending the UN General Assembly, alongside IPPS colleagues from Monday - get in touch if you would like to set up a meeting.

Welcome, Ines!

A quote from Ines Hassan that reads:

"My main focus will be on helping the community accelerate R&D for therapeutics -a critical gap in preparedness- and on establishing robust systems to monitor and assess progress on the 100 Days Mission, with a particular focus on R&D.

The aim is to ensure that progress continues well beyond 2027, when IPPS sunsets. We’ll also be considering how the community can best address gaps in diagnostics and vaccines."

International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · 27d

💡 But the solutions are clear & achievable.

The report sets out a practical set of actions that funders, regulators, developers, procurement agencies, governments & global health partners can take to improve diagnostic readiness.

Read the report: ippsecretariat.org/publication/...

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Advancing the 100 Days Mission for Diagnostics: 2025 Global Gap Assessment – IPPS

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · 27d

⏱️ Outbreaks don’t wait. Diagnostics shouldn’t either.

A new independent report by IPPS, Brown University (@pandemiccenter.bsky.social) and FIND highlights the persistent barriers in diagnostic preparedness undermining efforts to prevent future pandemics.

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Impact Global Health @impactglobalhealth.bsky.social · Jul 31

We developed the 100 Days Mission Scorecard in partnership with @ippsecretariat.org to assess our collective readiness to respond to pandemics.

Five years on from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Scorecard reveals one stark reality: critical gaps remain 👇

CEPI @cepi.net · Jul 30

In this new piece, Dr Victor Dzau, Co-Chair of @ippsecretariat.org, explores global progress made toward the 100 Days Mission—a goal to produce diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines within 100 days of identifying a viral threat with pandemic potential.
bit.ly/41jGqnL.

100 Days Mission: are we ready for the next pandemic? | CEPI

Dr Victor Dzau reflects on the progress made towards the 100 Days Mission and the urgent need to fill gaps in our global health security.

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CEPI @cepi.net · Jul 30

In this new piece, Dr Victor Dzau, Co-Chair of @ippsecretariat.org, explores global progress made toward the 100 Days Mission—a goal to produce diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines within 100 days of identifying a viral threat with pandemic potential.
bit.ly/41jGqnL.

100 Days Mission: are we ready for the next pandemic? | CEPI

Dr Victor Dzau reflects on the progress made towards the 100 Days Mission and the urgent need to fill gaps in our global health security.

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · Jun 18

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · Jun 13

5️⃣ Improving coordination in regulatory legislation to enhance the capacity for MCM development.

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#G20SouthAfrica #Solidarity #Equality #Sustainability

International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · Jun 13

3️⃣ Promotion of policies that embed equitable access principles within publicly funded R&D agreements.

4️⃣ Recognition of the role of public-private partnerships for MCM development, particularly for therapeutics, such as efforts to establish a Therapeutics Development Coalition.

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · Jun 13

1️⃣ Consolidated pandemic preparedness tracking mechanisms at national, regional and global levels, such as the 100 Days Mission Scorecard.

2️⃣ Better coordinated funding to fill the gaps in R&D for diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines.

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · Jun 13

This includes through investing in R&D ecosystems in all regions, to increase access to medical countermeasures (MCMs) and boost economic growth.

IPPS look forward to continuing to provide technical support to G20 members, and we encourage collective commitment to:

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · Jun 13

This week, IPPS were honoured to participate in the 4th #G20 Health Working Group under South Africa's presidency.

As shared in the video below, we were encouraged by the discussions on how to achieve the #100DaysMission.

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HealthZA @healthza.bsky.social · Jun 12

#G20 #G20SouthAfrica
Heulwen Philpot, Head of International Pandemic preparedness Secretariat reflecting on today's session of the Fourth #HealthWorkingGroup held in Melrose, Johannesburg.

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · Jun 5

These are critical pillars of the #100DaysMission.

We look forward to continuing to work alongside Dr Darko, as a valued member of the 100DM Science and Technology Expert Group, and the new Agency to further our shared goals for pandemic preparedness.

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · Jun 5

Congratulations to Dr Delese Mimi Darko on her appointment as Director-General of the African Medicines Agency.

In her role leading Ghana's FDA, Dr Darko has been a tireless champion for strong, integrated clinical trials and harmonised regulatory systems.

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www.devex.com/news/ghana-s...

Ghana's Delese Mimi Darko appointed to lead African Medicines Agency

This is a long-awaited appointment to the new specialized health agency of the African Union tasked with improving regulatory harmonization of medicines across the continent.

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CEPI @cepi.net · Jun 3

In Sept 2024, the Rwandan government worked with CEPI and other partners to implement an emergency trial of an experimental Marburg vaccine just 10 days after the outbreak was declared.

Read our latest article to understand just how this record-breaking response became possible ➡️ bit.ly/43JiWJ8

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · May 29

📢 New article alert!

IPPS & @impactglobalhealth.bsky.social team members contributed to a new commentary in Vaccine Insights examining systemic challenges and opportunities in outbreak vaccine development.

➡️ Read: t.co/bcZGOC34R1

Graphic that reads: New article - Challenges in outbreak vaccine development in the changing political climate

by Armand Mbanya, Juliette Borri, Caia Dominicus, Colleen Loynachan, Lindsay Keir, Heulwen Philpot

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Beth Cameron @bethcameron-dc.bsky.social · May 24

👇 I'm delighted to share this new op-ed in @thebulletin.org from rising leaders in biosecurity and #BiosecurityGameChangers. thebulletin.org/2025/05/youn... 🧵

Young people will be key to preventing the next pandemic

Global health forums like the World Health Assembly, where the pandemic agreement was recently approved, need to fully incorporate the voices and expertise of young people in the Global South, where 9...

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · May 21

This week at #WHA78, the Pandemic Agreement was formally adopted by member states.

IPPS, alongside #100DaysMission partners, issued a statement welcoming this milestone while acknowledging the work that remains to achieve the Agreement's ambitions.

Read more: ippsecretariat.org/news/pandemi...

Statement by the International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat and 100 Days Mission Partners on the Adoption of the WHO Pandemic Agreement – IPPS

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · May 20

Proud to endorse this important statement from @ippsecretariat.org & 100 Days Mission Partners on the Adoption of the Pandemic Agreement. The agreement will help create a more enabling environment towards making the 100 Days Mission a reality! ippsecretariat.org/news/pandemi...

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · Apr 16

Consensus reached on the WHO #PandemicAgreement – a pivotal moment in global health cooperation.

Read our statement below or on our website: ippsecretariat.org/news/consens...

IPPS statement that reads: We welcome and celebrate the historic conclusion of negotiations on the draft WHO Pandemic Agreement.

The agreement demonstrates a shared determination to prevent a repeat of the devastation caused by COVID-19 and to strengthen the world’s collective ability to prepare for, and respond to, future pandemics. It underlines the fact that no country can face pandemics alone, and reaffirms the vital importance of international cooperation, shared responsibility, and multilateralism in preparing for and responding to global health threats. Amidst a changing global health ecosystem, this moment demonstrates what is possible when the world comes together towards a common cause.

“We commend the World Health Organization, the International Negotiating Body (INB) and the wider international community for reaching consensus on this historic agreement. We strongly support the commitments to strengthen R&D for medical countermeasures, and geographically distributed manufacturing underpinned by equity, transparency, and international collaboration which align with the aims of the 100 Days Mission. If adopted, IPPS stands ready to support countries and our 100 Days Mission partners, and multi-sectoral stakeholders, to support the implementation of the agreement” said IPPS Co-Chairs Dr Mona Nemer, Dr Victor Dzau and Shingai Machingaidze.

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · Apr 10

🌍 Nous avons le plaisir de vous partager le 4ᵉ rapport de mise en œuvre de la Mission des 100 Jours, désormais disponible en français.

📖 Lire le rapport: ippsecretariat.org/publication/...

#100DaysMission

Un graphique affichant le titre du rapport de l'IPPS : « Mission de 100 Jours : Rapport Annuel d'Activités – Progrès & Priorités pour 2024 »

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · Apr 1

Infectious diseases don't respect borders—and the G20 has a vital role to play in enhancing global health security.

Learn more: ippsecretariat.org

#G20SouthAfrica

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · Apr 1

🔹 Supercharge innovation:

Strengthen regional R&D ecosystems, and explore innovative public private partnerships to ensure timely, affordable access to medical countermeasures—whether tackling endemic or epidemic threats.

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International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat @ippsecretariat.org · Apr 1

🔹 Integrate emergency readiness:

Embed outbreak response protocols into primary care systems to ensure rapid detection.

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