Accelerating innovation in global health
On the occasion of the 76th World Health Assembly, Devex is convening leaders in global health to discuss the lingering pandemic emergency and long-term effects of COVID-19, preparations for the next global health threat, and the innovation necessary to move the needle on access to medicines and quality health care worldwide.
Session
How should WHO approach the next health emergency?
Faster outbreak response: Is it possible?
Date: Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Time: 11:00-12:45
Chair: Sara Jerving, Senior Reporter, Devex
Speakers:
- Frederik Kristensen, deputy CEO, CEPI
- Petro Terblanche, chief executive officer, Afrigen Biologics
- Sofonias Tessema, program lead for Pathogen Genomics, Africa CDC
- Nathalie Strub-Wourgaft, COVID-19 response & Pandemic Preparedness Director, DNDi
