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78th WHO Regional Committee for the Americas: Strategy for strengthening health emergency and risk management for health security 2026-2031

On 29 September 2026 in Washington, D.C., IFPMA delivered a statement on the strategy for strengthening health emergency and risk management for health security 2026-2031 at the 63rd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization and ahead of the 78th WHO Regional Committee for the Americas. IFPMA welcomes the Strategy for Health Emergency Risk...

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

On 25 September 2026, at the conclusion of the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response, IFPMA issued a statement, urging governments to accelerate practical commitments that strengthen preparedness for future health crises.

UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response: Panel 2

On 25 September 2026 in New York, IFPMA Director General David Reddy participated in an official panel at the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response.

UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response: Panel 1

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...