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Consideration of the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR)

On the occasion of the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response, Dr. David Reddy, Director General, IFPMA, said: “The global pharmaceutical industry urges governments to seize the opportunity of the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR), and accelerate practical commitments that strengthen preparedness for future health crises. “Medicines and...

UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response

On 25 September 2026 in New York City, IFPMA submitted a statement at the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response. Panel 1: Multilateral action for coordinated pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, including sharing of best practices and lessons learned so far The COVID-19 pandemic and outbreaks including Ebola have reinforced a simple...

Innovation must remain at the heart of pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, says pharma industry

The global pharmaceutical industry is urging governments to seize the opportunity of the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR) to accelerate practical commitments that strengthen preparedness for future health crises.

Statement on PABS Instrument at the eighth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG 8) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement

On 14 September 2026, IFPMA delivered a statement ahead of the eighth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG 8) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement.

76th WHO Regional Committee for Africa: Special update on the ongoing Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo Virus

On 26 August, IFPMA delivered a statement on the special update on the ongoing Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo Virus at the 76th session off the WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Addis Ababa. Marking the 100th day after the Bundibugyo outbreak was declared, the global pharmaceutical industry underscores its commitment and track...