Drawing on lessons from recent epidemics and pandemics, WHO launched ‘PRET - Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats’ at a global meeting from 24-26 April 2023. PRET enables integrated pandemic preparedness and response planning. Building on the current global momentum, PRET is an approach that applies a “mode of transmission lens” to preparedness for future pandemics. PRET is being rolled out globally through regional and national workshops and simulation exercises. Please join this one hour webinar which highlights regional and national experiences implementing PRET concepts and activities.
Interpretation for this webinar was available in Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese.
Speakers:
Dr Sylvie Briand, Director, Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention, WHO (Opening remarks)
Dr Belinda Herring, Technical Officer, Regional Office for Africa, WHO/Republic of Congo
Panelists:
Dr Christian Zaragoza, Director, Epidemiological Information, Ministry of Health, Mexico
Dr Rainer Warth, Project Manager, Pandemic Preparedness, Federal Office of Public Health, Switzerland
Dr Nadine Yared, Infectious Disease Committee, Independent Consultant on Preparedness Plan, Ministry of Public Health, Lebanon
Moderator:
Dr Gina Samaan, Unit Head, Pandemic Preparedness Global Platforms, WHO
Video recordings:
Presentations:
Introduction by Dr Gina Samaan (Download PDF)
Dr Belinda Herring (Download PDF)
Q&A:
Participants will be able to submit questions during the webinar by using Zoom's "Q&A" feature. You may also submit them in advance by sending them to epi-win@who.int.