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Pannel Discussion with Dr. Soawapak Hinjoy, Professor Jeroen Dewulf, Dr. Teerasak Chuxnum, Pablo Sagredo Martin and Dr. Lucy Keatts
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05 December 2024

By: PREOZDE

Photo highlights of GA the event in Brussels

The 2024 General Assembly, held on November 21st, marked a significant milestone in PREZODE’s journey. Hosted in a hybrid format and co-organized by the Belgian Government, the event highlighted participants' strong commitment and engagement in advancing the Initiative’s mission.
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02 December 2024

By: PREZODE

Empowering communities to shape national prevention strategies

During the last Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting, in early November, PREZODE, stressed the importance of incorporating prevention into the legal framework of the future Pandemic Preparedness and Response (PPR) Treaty.
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02 December 2024

By: PREZODE

How Chile works in wildlife animal health

In 2024, the Wildlife Working Group was constituted as part of the advisory boards included in the Permanent Veterinary Committee of the Southern Cone (CVP). This group is dedicated to advancing wildlife health management in the region.
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14 November 2024

By: PREZODE

Interview with Dr Papa Seck, President of PREZODE General Assembly

“We are increasingly affirming our role in tackling global health, biodiversity, climate change, and particularly within the One Health approach”
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28 October 2024

By: Prezode

Assessing effective strategies for CAHW programs

Participate in a study to provide valuable insights to enhance community health in remote areas, benefiting both current and future CAHW programs globally!
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24 October 2024

By: PREOZDE

Considering the crucial place of Animal and Environmental Health in understanding Prevention

The PREZODE roundtable discussion on October 3rd, 2024, highlighted the need for a shift in mindset for effective zoonosis prevention. Stakeholders, particularly funding partners and policymakers, must prioritize animal health on par with human health. Embracing a One Health approach and fostering collaboration is key. Below is the full transcription of the discussion.
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29 August 2024

By: PREZODE

Nature-based solutions are essential for climate and health action

The health sector has the opportunity to embrace nature-based solutions—actions that protect, conserve, restore, sustainably use, and manage natural or modified ecosystems to deliver societal benefits— which are often not explicitly highlighted as priorities in intergovernmental decisions on climate and health.
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17 October 2024

By: PREZODE

What lies behind the concept of prevention?

On the 3rd of October 2024, PREZODE hosted its second online Roundtable - Webinar. The discussions addressed the definition and assessment prospects of Prevention: What lies behind the idea?
The opening of the INB meeting on 6 November 2023.
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23 July 2024

By: PREZODE

PANDEMIC AGREEMENT

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), which mandate was extended during the last World Health Assembly, held its 10th meeting on the 16th and 17th of July. PREZODE participated in the session.
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23 July 2024

By: PREZODE

COUNTRY MEMBERS

On the 11th of July, the Dominican Republic signed PREZODE’s Declaration of Intent, becoming the 27th country member of the Initiative. With the Dominican Republic joining, the Caribbeans and Central America account for a great representation of the Initiative. In the region, the countries or territories members include Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, Antigua, and Saint Eustatius. The United Kingdom and France, also PREZODE members, are represented in the region by other overseas territories overseas territories (1).
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14 June 2024

By: PREZODE

A global One Health approach is crucial to face the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

On June 7th, PREZODE hosted an online panel discussion to combine information and analyses regarding the recent spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The current spread in animals is alarming. Its high contagion and ability to cross species barriers threaten food safety, security, and environmental and global health. Its economic and social impacts significantly burden farmers and poultry consumers, especially in the poorest communities. HPAI also has an important impact on wildlife populations, leading to substantial mortality and disruption of ecosystems.
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06 June 2024

By: PREZODE

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: The Need for a Global One Health Approach

With the latest developments of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) worldwide, PREZODE hosts a Discussion Panel Webinar entitled: Facing the spread of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza, why is a global One Health approach necessary?
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29 May 2024

By: PREZODE

PILLAR WORKING GROUPS: LAUNCH ON MAY 23rd

The five Pillar Working Groups (PWGs) have been established. Their composition and objectives were announced during a webinar hosted on May 23rd, 2024. Ninety experts from the PREZODE science community will help deliver actions in line with the Strategic Agenda’s framework.
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30 April 2024

By: PREZODE

THE ONE-HEALTH, AN IMPERATIVE APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE PREVENTION.

At the new Intergovernmental Negotiating Body 9 session, PREZODE raised its concerns about the step backward on the One-Health approach in the Pandemic Agreement draft. The Agreement aims at making all countries of the world better prepared for, and able to effectively and equitably respond to future pandemics.
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26 April 2024

By: PREZODE

Welcome to Panama!

​​​​​​​On April 24th, Ivette Berrio, Vice Minister of Health of Panama, signed a letter of intent for Panama to join the PREZODE International Initiative, becoming its 26th member country.
The opening of the INB meeting on 6 November 2023.
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23 March 2024

By: PREZODE

Pandemic Agreement

PREZODE emphasizes the importance of integrating proactive prevention along with preparedness strategies
video explaining One Health prevention requires the sharing of information at all levels in real-time before it reaches higher levels of decisions. Crossing the data is key to getting a better view of the scene and being able to act promptly before a worldwide problem occurs. The community members are an essential part of it.
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07 May 2024

By: PREZODE

Communities are key to tackling health and climate change issues

Communities play a pivotal role in addressing health and climate change challenges effectively. The essence of engaged communities lies at the core of initiatives aimed at mitigating health risks, preventing pandemics, and adapting to climate change within the One Health framework.
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13 December 2023

By: PREZODE

Welcome to 31 members!

We are pleased to announce that the PREZODE General Assembly endorsed the admission of 31 members who applied to PREZODE in 2023. We welcome them to the PREZODE community This endorsement not only expands our community but also enhances the diversity of expertise and perspectives within PREZODE. We look forward to developing new collaborative efforts to address the One Health challenge and prevention of zoonotic disease emergence!
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20 December 2023

By: PREZODE

PREZODE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2023 - DRAFT REPORT

The 2nd General Assembly of PREZODE (PREventing ZOonotic Disease Emergence) took place on 16th November 2023. Under the main topic “Strengthening Member Synergies”, the meeting emphasized the values of cooperation and collaboration which are at the core of PREZODE. The event was an opportunity to present the achievements of the international initiative since its launch in January 2021, the partnerships with International Organisations and projects progress and to inform about the implementation of its governance bodies. During the GA meeting, two calls for experts were announced, the names of the elected GA President and Vice-President were revealed and a brainstorming session led to productive exchanges between participants, bringing constructive proposals. Please find hereafter a summary of the PREZODE 2023’s GA meeting which includes links to all meeting videos and presentations.
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04 January 2024

By: PREZODE

COP 28 - Community Engagement and climate-smart health products

PREZODE, in collaboration with Unitaid and the Global Fund, co-hosted a roundtable during the 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change. The objective was to underscore the vital role of community engagement in mitigating health and climate change risks. Following the event, a declaration advocating for an immediate and thorough implementation of the One Health approach, encompassing environmental concerns, was endorsed.
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21 December 2023

By: PREZODE

COP28 - Call for Action

At COP 28, PREZODE invited Countries and Organizations to sign a Declaration calling for collectively building one health-resilient systems to tackle the negative impacts of climate change on human health and health systems, animal health, and ecosystems.
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