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WHO Pandemic Hub Sets Ambitious Goal to Detect New Outbreaks Within 24 Hours
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new five-year strategy for its Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence. The goal is to equip every country with the capabilities to rapidly identify and understand emerging health threats within 24 hours of their appearance by 2030. The Hub's strategy aims to strengthen rapid detection, supporting countries in developing systems, capacities, and partnerships to prevent outbreaks from escalating into epidemics or pandemics. The WHO Hub has worked with 160 WHO Member States, 190 partner organizations, and thousands of scientists and policymakers since its creation in 2021.
Why it matters
Achieving this goal requires sustained investment, trusted partnerships, and strong cooperation across sectors, disciplines, and borders, ultimately supporting global health security and the prevention of major health crises.
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