Global Research and Innovation for Health Emergencies
Building the world’s resilience against future outbreaks and pandemics
Overview
The COVID-19 pandemic has been at the centre of WHO’s research endeavours over the past 12 months and our progress is reported in alignment with the priorities outlined in the 2022 Research and Innovation Achievements Report.
In May 2023, the WHO marked a significant milestone by officially declaring the end of the global emergency status of COVID-19. However, the shadow of COVID-19 still looms large and our work to monitor and manage this devastating disease remains vital.
In this report, we also present critical advances in research related to other significant pathogens that pose substantial threats, yet for which there are limited or no medical countermeasures available. This combined research approach (COVID-19 and beyond) is essential to defending our world.