The Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative is an innovative approach to improving disease pandemic preparedness. It recognizes that the same systems, capacities, knowledge, and tools can be leveraged and applied for groups of pathogens based on their mode of transmission (respiratory, vector-borne, foodborne etc.). PRET brings together stakeholders from all relevant sectors to support pandemic preparedness planning and capacity building. Please join us for this one-hour webinar to learn how you can engage in PRET and hear examples from partner organizations working in health and other sectors!
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Speakers:
Dr Sylvie Briand, Director, Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention, WHO (Opening remarks)
Dr Gina Samaan, Unit Head, Pandemic Preparedness Global Platforms, WHE, WHO
Dr David Lowrance, Senior Advisor, Global Fund
Dr Sonja Olsen, Associate Director for Preparedness and Response, Influenza Division, CDC
Dr George Shakarishvili, Director of Strategic and Technical Initiatives, TEPHINETPanelist discussion:
Dr Douglas Noble, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
Dr Neil Vezeau, Youth Council
Dr Lidewij Wiersma, FAO
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