International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat
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The IPPS is an independent and time-limited entity established to support the delivery of the #100DaysMission for diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines 🧪💊💉
Joined May 2023
Much needed if we have to be ready and the 100days Mission goal @IPPSecretariat @DBTIndia @BIRAC_2012 @ICMRDELHI @NITIAayog
Future pandemics demand future-ready tools. That’s why CEPI is planning to develop a revolutionary new artificial intelligence platform called the Pandemic Preparedness Engine – a kind of ChatGPT dedicated to accelerating pandemic vaccine development ➡️ https://t.co/7Lqz9zPjw6
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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!
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💡 But the solutions are clear & achievable. The report sets out a practical set of actions that global health partners can take to improve diagnostic readiness. Read the report: https://t.co/f0fqDLCYbR
#100DaysMission
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⏱️ Outbreaks don’t wait. Diagnostics shouldn’t either. A new independent report by IPPS, Brown @pandemiccenter and @FINDdx highlights the persistent barriers in diagnostic preparedness undermining efforts to prevent future pandemics. (1/2)
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In this new piece, Dr Victor Dzau, Co-Chair of @IPPSecretariat, 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. https://t.co/kp8VNfpgHA
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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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On this #WomenInDiplomacy Day, we celebrate the women using science as a bridge—advancing diplomacy, fostering global cooperation, and building peace through knowledge. #ScienceDiplomacy #WomenInSTEM #PeaceThroughScience
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5️⃣ Improving coordination in regulatory legislation to enhance the capacity for MCM development. 5/5 #G20SouthAfrica #Solidarity #Equality #Sustainability
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3️⃣ Promotion of policies that embed equitable access principles within publicly funded R&D agreements. 4️⃣ Recognition of the role of public-private partnerships, particularly for therapeutics, such as efforts to establish a Therapeutics Development Coalition. 4/5
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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. 3/5
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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: 2/5
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This week, IPPS were honoured to participate in the 4th @G20org 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. 1/5
#G20 #G20SouthAfrica Heulwen Philpot, Head of International Pandemic preparedness Secretariat reflecting on today's session of the fourth # Health WorkingGroup Meeting held in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.
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#Mpox is surging in Sierra Leone — representing more than half of all new infections for Africa over the past month — raising risk of spread to neighbouring countries.
nature.com
Nature - Boom in infections in the West African nation is driven by the same viral strain that caused a global outbreak in 2022.
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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. (2/2)
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Congratulations to Dr @mimi_darko on her appointment as Director-General of the African Medicines Agency. In her role leading @fdaghana, Dr Darko has been a tireless champion for strong, integrated clinical trials and harmonised regulatory systems. (1/2)
Dr. Delese Mimi Darko, has been appointed as the first Director-General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA).She is renowned for her exemplary leadership as the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished
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📢 New article alert! IPPS & Impact Global Health team members contributed to a new commentary in @VaccineInsights examining systemic challenges and opportunities in outbreak vaccine development. Read: https://t.co/bcZGOC34R1
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"Diagnostics are the torch in the darkness when we don't know what we’re dealing with." - @HeulwenPhilpot 🔦 #DxDay2025 #DiagnosisForAll #WHA78
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Happening today: @FINDdx's Diagnostics Day is bringing together experts from across the Dx field. @IPPSecretariat's Dr Caia Dominicus & Heulwen Philpot will speak at the event later as a part of a session on 'The next pandemic: what should happen before day one'. #WHA78
As the world continues to prioritize resilient healthcare systems, #DiagnosticsDay2025 provides a timely opportunity to reflect on progress and challenges in the field of diagnostics. Hosted by @FINDdx on 21 May 2025 in Geneva, the event will spotlight how diagnostics shape
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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:
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What exactly is the #PandemicAgreement? In the latest in our series explaining major developments in pandemic preparedness, we address some of the key questions about this historic Agreement ⬇️ https://t.co/TLmUpTmURC
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CEPI answers some common questions about the Pandemic Agreement
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DNDi welcomes the historic consensus on the WHO Pandemic Agreement — a first-of-its-kind treaty that, if implemented, could help reshape global health equity by ensuring public funding delivers public benefit. Read our statement:
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DNDi welcomes the historic consensus on the WHO Pandemic Agreement—a first-of-its-kind treaty that, if implemented, could help reshape global health equity by ensuring public funding delivers public...
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