COVID-19 has shown the importance of strengthening global capabilities to detect and respond to outbreaks and public health emergencies. But in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, national commitments and public interest have begun to wane, as other pressing issues take precedence and consume mindshare. How can we continue to galvanize national governments to invest in pandemic prevention and preparedness? What steps are being taken to ensure these investments are being directed to address critical gaps and weaknesses and not duplicating efforts? How can we energize public support for these activities?

Moderator

Nino Kharaishvili

Global Health Director, Jacobs Solutions Inc.

Speakers

Priya Basu

Executive Head, The Pandemic Fund Secretariat, World Bank Group

Beth Cameron

Senior Advisor for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Steve Davis

Former Executive Strategy Advisor, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Former CEO, PATH

Terry Rauch

Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Health Affairs, Health Readiness Policy and Oversight, US Department of Defense

Carolyn Reynolds

Co-Founder, Pandemic Action Network