The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
@theindpanel.bsky.social
The Independent Panel, with Co-Chairs @HelenClarkNZ and HE Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, continue to work towards a world where a pandemic as devastating as COVID-19 never occurs again.
www.TheIndependentPanel.org
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The Pandemic Agreement is a milestone - now national capitals must work towards implementation.
In this new @thelancet.com Comment, @helenclarknz.bsky.social & @MaEllenSirleaf write about the work required now to secure leadership, finance, equitable access & monitoring.
bit.ly/43JJ5aH
In this new @thelancet.com Comment, @helenclarknz.bsky.social & @MaEllenSirleaf write about the work required now to secure leadership, finance, equitable access & monitoring.
bit.ly/43JJ5aH
June 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The Pandemic Agreement is a milestone - now national capitals must work towards implementation.
In this new @thelancet.com Comment, @helenclarknz.bsky.social & @MaEllenSirleaf write about the work required now to secure leadership, finance, equitable access & monitoring.
bit.ly/43JJ5aH
In this new @thelancet.com Comment, @helenclarknz.bsky.social & @MaEllenSirleaf write about the work required now to secure leadership, finance, equitable access & monitoring.
bit.ly/43JJ5aH
On May 20 at the time of #WHA78, join @helenclarknz.bsky.social in Geneva for expert discussions on how the world can be prepared for a pandemic threat in these uncertain times.
Register for in-person at The Graduate Institute, or online!
graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...
Register for in-person at The Graduate Institute, or online!
graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...
April 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
On May 20 at the time of #WHA78, join @helenclarknz.bsky.social in Geneva for expert discussions on how the world can be prepared for a pandemic threat in these uncertain times.
Register for in-person at The Graduate Institute, or online!
graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...
Register for in-person at The Graduate Institute, or online!
graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...
Will you be @ #WHSNewDelhi2025? Be sure to join
@helenclarknz.bsky.social who will chair a panel exploring what the US withdrawal from global health means for pandemic preparedness and response.
The full program: bit.ly/WHSNewDelhi
#PreventPandemics
@helenclarknz.bsky.social who will chair a panel exploring what the US withdrawal from global health means for pandemic preparedness and response.
The full program: bit.ly/WHSNewDelhi
#PreventPandemics
April 14, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Will you be @ #WHSNewDelhi2025? Be sure to join
@helenclarknz.bsky.social who will chair a panel exploring what the US withdrawal from global health means for pandemic preparedness and response.
The full program: bit.ly/WHSNewDelhi
#PreventPandemics
@helenclarknz.bsky.social who will chair a panel exploring what the US withdrawal from global health means for pandemic preparedness and response.
The full program: bit.ly/WHSNewDelhi
#PreventPandemics
The Committee is concerned about:
- an epidemiological situation 'worryingly similar' to Nov. 2024
- the co-circulation & risk of mutations
- that mpox could become more severe 'resulting from food insecurity & interruption in the delivery of HIV care due to the freeze of aid.'
2/2
- an epidemiological situation 'worryingly similar' to Nov. 2024
- the co-circulation & risk of mutations
- that mpox could become more severe 'resulting from food insecurity & interruption in the delivery of HIV care due to the freeze of aid.'
2/2
March 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The Committee is concerned about:
- an epidemiological situation 'worryingly similar' to Nov. 2024
- the co-circulation & risk of mutations
- that mpox could become more severe 'resulting from food insecurity & interruption in the delivery of HIV care due to the freeze of aid.'
2/2
- an epidemiological situation 'worryingly similar' to Nov. 2024
- the co-circulation & risk of mutations
- that mpox could become more severe 'resulting from food insecurity & interruption in the delivery of HIV care due to the freeze of aid.'
2/2
As @who.int Member States work towards a pandemic agreement, @helenclarknz.bsky.social & HE Ellen Johnson Sirleaf join @GPHC_Pane in a call to deliver and
"demonstrate the power & opportunity that comes from int'l cooperation and solidarity.
Failure is not an option."
bit.ly/4hvn2JK
"demonstrate the power & opportunity that comes from int'l cooperation and solidarity.
Failure is not an option."
bit.ly/4hvn2JK
March 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
As @who.int Member States work towards a pandemic agreement, @helenclarknz.bsky.social & HE Ellen Johnson Sirleaf join @GPHC_Pane in a call to deliver and
"demonstrate the power & opportunity that comes from int'l cooperation and solidarity.
Failure is not an option."
bit.ly/4hvn2JK
"demonstrate the power & opportunity that comes from int'l cooperation and solidarity.
Failure is not an option."
bit.ly/4hvn2JK
The result of delayed action was a global health crisis that has led to some 28 million excess deaths, trillions in losses, and social and economic impacts that continue to affect us all.
The world has yet to apply all of the lessons, and #PreventPandemics
The world has yet to apply all of the lessons, and #PreventPandemics
March 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The result of delayed action was a global health crisis that has led to some 28 million excess deaths, trillions in losses, and social and economic impacts that continue to affect us all.
The world has yet to apply all of the lessons, and #PreventPandemics
The world has yet to apply all of the lessons, and #PreventPandemics
Five years ago today, DG DrTedros @who.int characterized the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic.
In its report, @theindpanel.bsky.social described February as a lost month, when countries had been warned of a public health emergency of international concern, and too many delayed action on COVID.
In its report, @theindpanel.bsky.social described February as a lost month, when countries had been warned of a public health emergency of international concern, and too many delayed action on COVID.
March 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Five years ago today, DG DrTedros @who.int characterized the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic.
In its report, @theindpanel.bsky.social described February as a lost month, when countries had been warned of a public health emergency of international concern, and too many delayed action on COVID.
In its report, @theindpanel.bsky.social described February as a lost month, when countries had been warned of a public health emergency of international concern, and too many delayed action on COVID.
[email protected] new report on undiagnosed illness in Equateur, DRC.
In Basankusu:
- deaths are ⬇️; w/ more young male deaths
- investigation now focussed on rapid onset bacterial meningitis or chemical poisoning
- local risk moderate, nat'l & global risk low
#PreventPandemics
shorturl.at/CTxcn
In Basankusu:
- deaths are ⬇️; w/ more young male deaths
- investigation now focussed on rapid onset bacterial meningitis or chemical poisoning
- local risk moderate, nat'l & global risk low
#PreventPandemics
shorturl.at/CTxcn
March 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
[email protected] new report on undiagnosed illness in Equateur, DRC.
In Basankusu:
- deaths are ⬇️; w/ more young male deaths
- investigation now focussed on rapid onset bacterial meningitis or chemical poisoning
- local risk moderate, nat'l & global risk low
#PreventPandemics
shorturl.at/CTxcn
In Basankusu:
- deaths are ⬇️; w/ more young male deaths
- investigation now focussed on rapid onset bacterial meningitis or chemical poisoning
- local risk moderate, nat'l & global risk low
#PreventPandemics
shorturl.at/CTxcn
More people now associated with the undiagnosed illness in the #DRC.
@who.int DRC office reports 1096 sick & 60 deaths in two communities fitting a broad case definition including .. bleeding from nose, cough, vomiting and diarrhoea.
WHO investigating with national experts.
shorturl.at/jOZkS
@who.int DRC office reports 1096 sick & 60 deaths in two communities fitting a broad case definition including .. bleeding from nose, cough, vomiting and diarrhoea.
WHO investigating with national experts.
shorturl.at/jOZkS
February 27, 2025 at 9:13 PM
More people now associated with the undiagnosed illness in the #DRC.
@who.int DRC office reports 1096 sick & 60 deaths in two communities fitting a broad case definition including .. bleeding from nose, cough, vomiting and diarrhoea.
WHO investigating with national experts.
shorturl.at/jOZkS
@who.int DRC office reports 1096 sick & 60 deaths in two communities fitting a broad case definition including .. bleeding from nose, cough, vomiting and diarrhoea.
WHO investigating with national experts.
shorturl.at/jOZkS
Here's the report from @whoafro.bsky.social, with details on two communities affected by an unknown disease causing a recorded 431 cases, 53 deaths and CFR of 12.3%
Ebola and Marburg are ruled out, laboratory testing, investigation ongoing.
#PreventPandemics
iris.who.int/bitstream/ha...
Ebola and Marburg are ruled out, laboratory testing, investigation ongoing.
#PreventPandemics
iris.who.int/bitstream/ha...
February 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Here's the report from @whoafro.bsky.social, with details on two communities affected by an unknown disease causing a recorded 431 cases, 53 deaths and CFR of 12.3%
Ebola and Marburg are ruled out, laboratory testing, investigation ongoing.
#PreventPandemics
iris.who.int/bitstream/ha...
Ebola and Marburg are ruled out, laboratory testing, investigation ongoing.
#PreventPandemics
iris.who.int/bitstream/ha...
Progress on the pandemic accord was very slow this week.
Here is @helenclarknz.bsky.social statement to #INB13 on Friday am:
"A successful pandemic agreement is as important today as it was three years ago. Your work to conclude by May is vital for the health security of every country...
Here is @helenclarknz.bsky.social statement to #INB13 on Friday am:
"A successful pandemic agreement is as important today as it was three years ago. Your work to conclude by May is vital for the health security of every country...
February 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Progress on the pandemic accord was very slow this week.
Here is @helenclarknz.bsky.social statement to #INB13 on Friday am:
"A successful pandemic agreement is as important today as it was three years ago. Your work to conclude by May is vital for the health security of every country...
Here is @helenclarknz.bsky.social statement to #INB13 on Friday am:
"A successful pandemic agreement is as important today as it was three years ago. Your work to conclude by May is vital for the health security of every country...
Read @theelders.bsky.social policy position, and act on key opportunities in 2025 as outlined in @helenclarknz.bsky.social and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's statement of support.
These include negotiation of the pandemic accord, implementing the amended IHRs & championing the 2026 HLM.
bit.ly/40FYEic
These include negotiation of the pandemic accord, implementing the amended IHRs & championing the 2026 HLM.
bit.ly/40FYEic
January 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Read @theelders.bsky.social policy position, and act on key opportunities in 2025 as outlined in @helenclarknz.bsky.social and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's statement of support.
These include negotiation of the pandemic accord, implementing the amended IHRs & championing the 2026 HLM.
bit.ly/40FYEic
These include negotiation of the pandemic accord, implementing the amended IHRs & championing the 2026 HLM.
bit.ly/40FYEic
"Numerous independent panels have made more than 300 recommendations to prevent a future catastrophe, but the lack of progress threatens to erase the hard-earned gains made.."
@mvankerkhove from @who.int warns not to forget #COVID19 happened and to be prepared to #Preventpandemics
bit.ly/3PEVJRM
@mvankerkhove from @who.int warns not to forget #COVID19 happened and to be prepared to #Preventpandemics
bit.ly/3PEVJRM
January 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
"Numerous independent panels have made more than 300 recommendations to prevent a future catastrophe, but the lack of progress threatens to erase the hard-earned gains made.."
@mvankerkhove from @who.int warns not to forget #COVID19 happened and to be prepared to #Preventpandemics
bit.ly/3PEVJRM
@mvankerkhove from @who.int warns not to forget #COVID19 happened and to be prepared to #Preventpandemics
bit.ly/3PEVJRM
This year, pandemic readiness requires:
➡️ political champions incl. the G20
➡️ a pandemic agreement with equity at its heart
➡️ implementation of the amended IHRs
➡️ sustainable preparedness and emergency finance
➡️ independent monitoring and accountability
It's No Time to Gamble: bit.ly/4eJzKDq
➡️ political champions incl. the G20
➡️ a pandemic agreement with equity at its heart
➡️ implementation of the amended IHRs
➡️ sustainable preparedness and emergency finance
➡️ independent monitoring and accountability
It's No Time to Gamble: bit.ly/4eJzKDq
January 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This year, pandemic readiness requires:
➡️ political champions incl. the G20
➡️ a pandemic agreement with equity at its heart
➡️ implementation of the amended IHRs
➡️ sustainable preparedness and emergency finance
➡️ independent monitoring and accountability
It's No Time to Gamble: bit.ly/4eJzKDq
➡️ political champions incl. the G20
➡️ a pandemic agreement with equity at its heart
➡️ implementation of the amended IHRs
➡️ sustainable preparedness and emergency finance
➡️ independent monitoring and accountability
It's No Time to Gamble: bit.ly/4eJzKDq
Dec. 31 2019 was a turning point - when media, ProMED, @who.int, countries & key areas started to learn about cases of pneumonia of unknown origin in Wuhan, China.
@theindpanel.bsky.social's timeline published in May 2021 tracks the evolution of the pandemic.
👉https://tinyurl.com/5xp896zy
@theindpanel.bsky.social's timeline published in May 2021 tracks the evolution of the pandemic.
👉https://tinyurl.com/5xp896zy
December 31, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Dec. 31 2019 was a turning point - when media, ProMED, @who.int, countries & key areas started to learn about cases of pneumonia of unknown origin in Wuhan, China.
@theindpanel.bsky.social's timeline published in May 2021 tracks the evolution of the pandemic.
👉https://tinyurl.com/5xp896zy
@theindpanel.bsky.social's timeline published in May 2021 tracks the evolution of the pandemic.
👉https://tinyurl.com/5xp896zy
5 yrs ago today, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission issued 2 urgent notices to warn about cases of 'pneumonia of unknown origin' linked to Huanan Seafood Market.
Read @theindpanel.bsky.social's panel chronology, which tracks how an outbreak became a devastating pandemic.
tinyurl.com/5584stxh
Read @theindpanel.bsky.social's panel chronology, which tracks how an outbreak became a devastating pandemic.
tinyurl.com/5584stxh
December 30, 2024 at 3:49 PM
5 yrs ago today, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission issued 2 urgent notices to warn about cases of 'pneumonia of unknown origin' linked to Huanan Seafood Market.
Read @theindpanel.bsky.social's panel chronology, which tracks how an outbreak became a devastating pandemic.
tinyurl.com/5584stxh
Read @theindpanel.bsky.social's panel chronology, which tracks how an outbreak became a devastating pandemic.
tinyurl.com/5584stxh
Japan has delivered some 50,000 doses of LC16 vaccine, together w/ training on its storage/usage.
An Mpox intra-action review with 8 countries this week has identified priority next steps. These include intensified fund raising, increased country support, vx roll-out and tackling co-infections.
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An Mpox intra-action review with 8 countries this week has identified priority next steps. These include intensified fund raising, increased country support, vx roll-out and tackling co-infections.
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December 19, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Japan has delivered some 50,000 doses of LC16 vaccine, together w/ training on its storage/usage.
An Mpox intra-action review with 8 countries this week has identified priority next steps. These include intensified fund raising, increased country support, vx roll-out and tackling co-infections.
/
An Mpox intra-action review with 8 countries this week has identified priority next steps. These include intensified fund raising, increased country support, vx roll-out and tackling co-infections.
/
👉 Mpox cases increased in the DRC.
Vaccine rollout in the DRC is a fraction of doses pledged so far. There are plans to speed up delivery.
Of the funds pledged, less than 20% have reportedly been delivered.
3/
Vaccine rollout in the DRC is a fraction of doses pledged so far. There are plans to speed up delivery.
Of the funds pledged, less than 20% have reportedly been delivered.
3/
December 19, 2024 at 2:48 PM
👉 Mpox cases increased in the DRC.
Vaccine rollout in the DRC is a fraction of doses pledged so far. There are plans to speed up delivery.
Of the funds pledged, less than 20% have reportedly been delivered.
3/
Vaccine rollout in the DRC is a fraction of doses pledged so far. There are plans to speed up delivery.
Of the funds pledged, less than 20% have reportedly been delivered.
3/
There are now 2 hypotheses for the cause of the 'unidentified' illness in Panzi, #DRC:
1. Severe malaria, with a background of malnutrition and a viral illness.
2. A viral infection, with a background of malaria & malnutrition.
A sample is on the way to Kinshasa, & the investigation continues.
2/
1. Severe malaria, with a background of malnutrition and a viral illness.
2. A viral infection, with a background of malaria & malnutrition.
A sample is on the way to Kinshasa, & the investigation continues.
2/
December 19, 2024 at 2:48 PM
There are now 2 hypotheses for the cause of the 'unidentified' illness in Panzi, #DRC:
1. Severe malaria, with a background of malnutrition and a viral illness.
2. A viral infection, with a background of malaria & malnutrition.
A sample is on the way to Kinshasa, & the investigation continues.
2/
1. Severe malaria, with a background of malnutrition and a viral illness.
2. A viral infection, with a background of malaria & malnutrition.
A sample is on the way to Kinshasa, & the investigation continues.
2/
In today's @AfricaCDC media briefing:
👉 Rwanda will celebrate the end of the Marburg outbreak tomorrow am.
👉 There is a new development in #Panzi, DRC. A man has reportedly recently died with symptoms of a viral hemorrhagic fever.
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👉 Rwanda will celebrate the end of the Marburg outbreak tomorrow am.
👉 There is a new development in #Panzi, DRC. A man has reportedly recently died with symptoms of a viral hemorrhagic fever.
1/
December 19, 2024 at 2:48 PM
In today's @AfricaCDC media briefing:
👉 Rwanda will celebrate the end of the Marburg outbreak tomorrow am.
👉 There is a new development in #Panzi, DRC. A man has reportedly recently died with symptoms of a viral hemorrhagic fever.
1/
👉 Rwanda will celebrate the end of the Marburg outbreak tomorrow am.
👉 There is a new development in #Panzi, DRC. A man has reportedly recently died with symptoms of a viral hemorrhagic fever.
1/
US #H5N1 developments:
‼️As infected dairies climb to 649, Cal. Gov.
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social declares state of emergency
😷 The CDC reports 1 person in Louisiana is severely ill w/ H5N1, linked to backyard flocks. It's the 1st recorded severe illness linked to H5N1 in US.
#Preventpandemics
‼️As infected dairies climb to 649, Cal. Gov.
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social declares state of emergency
😷 The CDC reports 1 person in Louisiana is severely ill w/ H5N1, linked to backyard flocks. It's the 1st recorded severe illness linked to H5N1 in US.
#Preventpandemics
December 18, 2024 at 10:25 PM
US #H5N1 developments:
‼️As infected dairies climb to 649, Cal. Gov.
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social declares state of emergency
😷 The CDC reports 1 person in Louisiana is severely ill w/ H5N1, linked to backyard flocks. It's the 1st recorded severe illness linked to H5N1 in US.
#Preventpandemics
‼️As infected dairies climb to 649, Cal. Gov.
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social declares state of emergency
😷 The CDC reports 1 person in Louisiana is severely ill w/ H5N1, linked to backyard flocks. It's the 1st recorded severe illness linked to H5N1 in US.
#Preventpandemics
From @AfricaCDC today:
🧪 78 new samples from patients in Panzi on way to Kinshasa. Hopeful for results by Monday.
🦠 Outbreak in Panzi now being referred to as 'febrile illness of unknown etiology'
💉 #mpox vaccines from Japan for children expected in DRC next week, & admin training to begin.
🧪 78 new samples from patients in Panzi on way to Kinshasa. Hopeful for results by Monday.
🦠 Outbreak in Panzi now being referred to as 'febrile illness of unknown etiology'
💉 #mpox vaccines from Japan for children expected in DRC next week, & admin training to begin.
December 12, 2024 at 2:08 PM
From @AfricaCDC today:
🧪 78 new samples from patients in Panzi on way to Kinshasa. Hopeful for results by Monday.
🦠 Outbreak in Panzi now being referred to as 'febrile illness of unknown etiology'
💉 #mpox vaccines from Japan for children expected in DRC next week, & admin training to begin.
🧪 78 new samples from patients in Panzi on way to Kinshasa. Hopeful for results by Monday.
🦠 Outbreak in Panzi now being referred to as 'febrile illness of unknown etiology'
💉 #mpox vaccines from Japan for children expected in DRC next week, & admin training to begin.
New report from @who.int on Panzi in Kwango Province DRC:
- 406 w/ an undiagnosed disease, 31 deaths
- >50% = children <5
- Investigation continues incl work to rule out common diseases
- Risk to affected communities high, nationally moderate, regional & int'l low.
bit.ly/3ZqfDV5
- 406 w/ an undiagnosed disease, 31 deaths
- >50% = children <5
- Investigation continues incl work to rule out common diseases
- Risk to affected communities high, nationally moderate, regional & int'l low.
bit.ly/3ZqfDV5
December 8, 2024 at 8:56 PM
New report from @who.int on Panzi in Kwango Province DRC:
- 406 w/ an undiagnosed disease, 31 deaths
- >50% = children <5
- Investigation continues incl work to rule out common diseases
- Risk to affected communities high, nationally moderate, regional & int'l low.
bit.ly/3ZqfDV5
- 406 w/ an undiagnosed disease, 31 deaths
- >50% = children <5
- Investigation continues incl work to rule out common diseases
- Risk to affected communities high, nationally moderate, regional & int'l low.
bit.ly/3ZqfDV5
Out today! The Independent Panel's updates on pandemic-related issues including:
💉 mpox and H5N1 concerns
📃 the pandemic agreement
💵 WHO and Pandemic Fund finance
🗣️ World Health Summit and UNGA events
And, an invitation to take part in our new survey.
Read here!: bit.ly/3ZBw3eS
💉 mpox and H5N1 concerns
📃 the pandemic agreement
💵 WHO and Pandemic Fund finance
🗣️ World Health Summit and UNGA events
And, an invitation to take part in our new survey.
Read here!: bit.ly/3ZBw3eS
December 3, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Out today! The Independent Panel's updates on pandemic-related issues including:
💉 mpox and H5N1 concerns
📃 the pandemic agreement
💵 WHO and Pandemic Fund finance
🗣️ World Health Summit and UNGA events
And, an invitation to take part in our new survey.
Read here!: bit.ly/3ZBw3eS
💉 mpox and H5N1 concerns
📃 the pandemic agreement
💵 WHO and Pandemic Fund finance
🗣️ World Health Summit and UNGA events
And, an invitation to take part in our new survey.
Read here!: bit.ly/3ZBw3eS
The @who.int #mpox Emerg. Committee report, published today, stresses need to focus resources incl. vxs on #mpox hotspots.
Notes spread of clade 1b from sexual networks, to households & wider community.
Includes call for more animal field studies & more genomic sequencing.
👉 bit.ly/3Os38Ds
Notes spread of clade 1b from sexual networks, to households & wider community.
Includes call for more animal field studies & more genomic sequencing.
👉 bit.ly/3Os38Ds
November 28, 2024 at 7:43 PM
The @who.int #mpox Emerg. Committee report, published today, stresses need to focus resources incl. vxs on #mpox hotspots.
Notes spread of clade 1b from sexual networks, to households & wider community.
Includes call for more animal field studies & more genomic sequencing.
👉 bit.ly/3Os38Ds
Notes spread of clade 1b from sexual networks, to households & wider community.
Includes call for more animal field studies & more genomic sequencing.
👉 bit.ly/3Os38Ds