PREZODE continues on a promising trajectory.

In 2024, with stronger connections among members, active transdisciplinary collaboration, representation at the highest levels of international organizations, and a growing number of projects, PREZODE pursued its goal: placing science at the center of public health policies through a prevention-focused approach rooted in co-construction and One Health.

The initiative now involves 261 members across 80 countries, including 29 country members. Over the past year, the initiative has expanded its network, launched programs and working groups, and reinforced global collaborations.

The Initiative enhanced its visibility primarily through the launch of a webinar series, social media outreach and representation at high-level political platforms. 

In 2025, we focus on long-term sustainability, scientific programs, re-organizing governance, enhancing visibility, and strengthening partnerships and memberships. Communication efforts will be bolstered by continued collaborations with international organizations and partners to further advance PREZODE's mission of preventing future pandemics through a comprehensive One Health approach. 

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Members of the Steering Committee during the 2024 in-person meeting. From left to right: Dr. Ricardo Soares, Dr. Lucy Keatts, Dr. Casimiro Vizzini, Dr. Sarah Olson, Dr. Gerardo Suzàn,  Dr. Prisca Mugabe and Dr. Neil Vora.

The Secretariat staff. From left to right: Catherine Dernis (Communication Delegate), Stephanie Signoret (Events Officer), Dr. Paula Caceres (Data Officer, also Science Focal Point), Drs. Manon Lounnas and Elsa Leger (Science Officers), Emma Gomez (Policy Officer/SG Assistant), Dr. Zeev Noga (Secretary General), Murielle Trouillet (member of the Executive Committee), Natacha Rousseau (Partnership Officer). Absent from the photo: Cecile Grimaldi (Membership Officer) and Sari Tanikawa (Communication Officer).

Participatory mapping to design community-based surveillance in Stung Trung Province, Cambodia, for the AfriCam project. Crédit: Sokha_Chea_Cirad

In October, Dr Papa Seck, President of the General Assembly,  participated in the launch of AFRICAM activities in Kedougou (Senegal).

Closing of the second resumed session of the ninth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) for a WHO instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response at WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on 24 May 2024. PREZODE is an Observer of the INB. Crédit: © WHO / Christopher Black

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