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May 14-15 Conference: Sustainable Development Goals in the Era of COVID-19: The Role of Science, Technology, and Innovation
On May 14 and 15 an online conference will examine the role of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in advancing progress toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in the context of disruptions caused by...
Victor Dzau speaks at Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Event
On Monday, May 4, the European Commission hosted the Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Event, an effort to raise €7.5 billion in initial funding to kick-start the global cooperation needed to develop and deploy effective diagnostics,...
National Academy of Medicine Announces 10 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the 2020 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars. These individuals are early- to mid-career professionals from a wide range of health-related fields, from emergency medicine and health economics to...
U.S. Funding for World Health Organization Should Not Be Interrupted During COVID-19 Pandemic, Say Presidents of the NAS, NAE, and NAM
It is critical for the U.S. to continue its funding for the World Health Organization in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic given the WHO’s lead role in coordinating an international response, especially in developing countries. The WHO’s leadership in helping to curb...
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The Neglected Dimension of Global Security: A Framework to Counter Infectious Disease Crises
The Ebola crisis in West Africa was both a tragedy and a wake-up call, revealing dangerous deficiencies across global systems to prevent, prepare, and respond to infectious disease crises. To address these shortcomings and inform a more effective response in the future, the National Academy of Medicine convened the Commission on a Global Health Risk Framework for the Future (GHRF Commission)—an independent, international group of experts in finance, governance, R&D, health systems, and the social sciences.
The report highlights the essential role of pandemic preparedness in national security and economic stability—a critical but often under-examined dimension of the global conversation post-Ebola. Importantly, the report demonstrates that the impact of infectious disease crises goes far beyond human health alone—and that mitigation, likewise, requires the mobilization and long-term commitment of multiple sectors.
