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The opening of the INB meeting on 6 November 2023.

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.
Dominican Republic flag

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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11 July 2024

By: PREZODE

2024 General Assembly

We are pleased to invite you to save the date of November 21, 2024, for the PREZODE General Assembly.
Flock of birds

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.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

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?
Forest trees

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.
job vacancy

21 May 2024

By: PREZODE

Junior Policy Officer/Assistant to the Secretary General of the PREZODE initiative

We are looking for a Junior Policy Officer to assist and provide support to the Secretary General of the PREZODE Initiative.
Pillar Working Groups launching Webinar

06 May 2024

By: PREZODE

PREZODE Pillar Working Groups launching Webinar

May Thursday 23rd (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, CEST)

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.
Panama

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.
DATA OPEN CALL

23 April 2024

By: PREZODE

Open Call for experts for the establishment of the PREZODE International Data Working Group (IDWG)

Data and information management lie at the heart of PREZODE's mission. Currently, effective data management is indispensable, particularly in the realm of infectious disease prevention and control. The PREZODE Strategic Agenda underscores the necessity of bolstering accessibility to robust information for research, operational programs, and public awareness.
The opening of the INB meeting on 6 November 2023.

23 March 2024

By: PREZODE

Pandemic Agreement

PREZODE emphasizes the importance of integrating proactive prevention along with preparedness strategies
Keep calm because we are a team

13 March 2024

By: PREZODE

Apply to PREZODE Communication working group

PREZOZE invites its members to participate in its communication.
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.

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!
PREZODE PILLARS

09 January 2024

By: PREZODE

Call for experts to join the PREZODE Pillar Working Groups

To implement PREZODE scientific work, we are seeking highly qualified experts to join our Pillar Working Groups (PWGs), dedicated to developing a research framework based on themes and high-level actions identified during the co-design process of the PREZODE strategic agenda. The groups will identify concrete actions that might be relevant to support high-level actions, update operational needs, and address research gaps to assist the Steering Committee in re-evaluating the strategic agenda every two years.

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.
COP 28 DUBAI 2023

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.

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.

21 November 2023

By: PREZODE

PREZODE General Assembly 2023 : STRENGTHENING MEMBER SYNERGIES

Press Release Brussel, Paris, Dakar, Bangkok – 16 November 2023 PREZODE held its second General Assembly this Thursday 16 November 2023. 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 to inform about the implementation of the governance bodies and chairs. Dr Papa Serigne Seck, from Senegal, is the new President of the General Assembly, and Dr Soawapak Hinjoy, from Thailand, the Vice-President. Under the main topic “Strengthening Member Synergies”, the meeting emphasized the values of cooperation and collaboration which are at the core of PREZODE. PREZODE will launch a call for experts to join the 5 Pillars Working Groups.
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21 December 2023

By: PREZODE

Regional events and meetings

In the last trimester of 2024, representatives and members of PREZODE were invited to several regional events.