What role can regional & global partnerships play in responding to future outbreaks? How can Africa strengthen its vaccine sovereignty? Which breakthroughs will accelerate vaccine access? Speaking with @nigeriahealthwatch.bsky.social, CEPI's Dr Amadou Sall shares his thoughts on these questions ⬇️

Advancing the 100 Days Mission for Diagnostics – 2025 Global Gap Assessment A new independent report by @pandemiccenter.bsky.social, @ippsecretariat.org & #FIND highlights the barriers in diagnostic preparedness undermining efforts to prevent future pandemics. 🔗 ippsecretariat.org/publication/...

We're excited to welcome Ines Hassan as Head of Secretariat, covering for Heulwen Philpot until mid-2026. Ines will be attending the UN General Assembly, alongside IPPS colleagues from Monday - get in touch if you would like to set up a meeting. Welcome, Ines!

⏱️ Outbreaks don’t wait. Diagnostics shouldn’t either. A new independent report by IPPS, Brown University (@pandemiccenter.bsky.social) and FIND highlights the persistent barriers in diagnostic preparedness undermining efforts to prevent future pandemics. 👇

We developed the 100 Days Mission Scorecard in partnership with @ippsecretariat.org to assess our collective readiness to respond to pandemics. Five years on from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Scorecard reveals one stark reality: critical gaps remain 👇

In this new piece, Dr Victor Dzau, Co-Chair of @ippsecretariat.org, explores global progress made toward the 100 Days Mission—a goal to produce diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines within 100 days of identifying a viral threat with pandemic potential. bit.ly/41jGqnL.

New to Bluesky? Follow friends of the #100DaysMission in one click using our Starter Pack. Click below for more information.

This week, IPPS were honoured to participate in the 4th #G20 Health Working Group under South Africa's presidency. As shared in the video below, we were encouraged by the discussions on how to achieve the #100DaysMission. 1/5

Congratulations to Dr Delese Mimi Darko on her appointment as Director-General of the African Medicines Agency. In her role leading Ghana's FDA, Dr Darko has been a tireless champion for strong, integrated clinical trials and harmonised regulatory systems. (1/2) www.devex.com/news/ghana-s...

In Sept 2024, the Rwandan government worked with CEPI and other partners to implement an emergency trial of an experimental Marburg vaccine just 10 days after the outbreak was declared. Read our latest article to understand just how this record-breaking response became possible ➡️ bit.ly/43JiWJ8

📢 New article alert! IPPS & @impactglobalhealth.bsky.social team members contributed to a new commentary in Vaccine Insights examining systemic challenges and opportunities in outbreak vaccine development. ➡️ Read: t.co/bcZGOC34R1

👇 I'm delighted to share this new op-ed in @thebulletin.org from rising leaders in biosecurity and #BiosecurityGameChangers. thebulletin.org/2025/05/youn... 🧵

This week at #WHA78, the Pandemic Agreement was formally adopted by member states. IPPS, alongside #100DaysMission partners, issued a statement welcoming this milestone while acknowledging the work that remains to achieve the Agreement's ambitions. Read more: ippsecretariat.org/news/pandemi...

Proud to endorse this important statement from @ippsecretariat.org & 100 Days Mission Partners on the Adoption of the Pandemic Agreement. The agreement will help create a more enabling environment towards making the 100 Days Mission a reality! ippsecretariat.org/news/pandemi...

Consensus reached on the WHO #PandemicAgreement – a pivotal moment in global health cooperation. Read our statement below or on our website: ippsecretariat.org/news/consens...

🌍 Nous avons le plaisir de vous partager le 4ᵉ rapport de mise en œuvre de la Mission des 100 Jours, désormais disponible en français. 📖 Lire le rapport: ippsecretariat.org/publication/... #100DaysMission

🧵 Last week, the G20 Health Working Group convened in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa—bringing countries together to shape a healthier, more resilient future. The International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat (IPPS) has taken part in the meeting as an observer organisation. #G20SouthAfrica 1/6

📢 This week at #UKHSA25, IPPS Senior Technical Adviser Armand Mbanya spoke about the #100DaysMission and the lessons that can be learned from the ongoing #mpox emergency. (1/2)

Don't miss this Friday's webinar on Biosecurity, Biosafety and the 100 Days Mission from our friends at the Pandemic Center at Brown University. Details in the post below 👇 #100DaysMission

🌐 Last week, the @who.int and Africa CDC both concluded that #mpox remains a public health emergency. IPPS has published new analysis on the state of the mpox medical countermeasures, 200 days on from the initial PHEIC declaration. 🧪💊💉 Read more: ippsecretariat.org/news/mpox-re...

New to Bluesky? Check out the #100DaysMission Starter Pack and discover the wide range of voices talking about #PandemicPreparedness on the platform. go.bsky.app/4n5kSWm

🌐 The latest implementation report for the 100 Days Mission report offers a comprehensive assessment of how ready the world is to respond to another pandemic. Explore the report's key findings, scorecard, and priority actions for 2025: bit.ly/100DM-4thReport With @drlindsaykeir.bsky.social

Speaking at the #100DaysMission 4th Implementation Report launch, Dr Mona Nemer (@chiefscican.bsky.social) reminds us that proactive investment in R&D is not optional. Read the report to learn more about the status of R&D for diagnostics, therapeutics & vaccines. ➡️ bit.ly/100DM-4thRep...

🌍 Exciting news! The Government of Flanders @vlaamseoverheid.bsky.social has allocated €2⃣ million to boost health security in #Africa with MPP & @who.int. ✅This is to strengthen local #vaccine and #therapeutic manufacturing for better #pandemic preparedness. 🔗 bit.ly/4gGNi3D

🌍 Impressive progress in #Uganda's response to the ongoing outbreak of Sudan ebolavirus. Vaccinations are underway as part of a @who.int-led trial taking place at Makerere University, using a vaccine candidate from IAVI. Learn more: www.iavi.org/press-releas...

The world remains unprepared for another pandemic, according to the International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat which published its Report of the 100 Days Mission. ✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social @ippsecretariat.org @panaction.bsky.social #100DM | #DTV

"The world remains unprepared for another pandemic". NEW @ippsecretariat.org report calls for action in 3️⃣ priority areas. via @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social healthpolicy-watch.news/world-is-unp...

The @ippsecretariat.org #100DaysMission report: ➡️ 🌎 remains insufficiently prepared for 100 day response ➡️ "critical gaps remain particularly to develop and deploy diagnostics & therapeutics for diseases w/ pandemic potential." Invest now in R&D to #PreventPandemics bit.ly/3Cx2UZu

Today, @ippsecretariat.org has published the 2024 #100DaysMission report highlighting the progress made over the past year and priorities for the year ahead. With ongoing outbreaks around the world, increasing pandemic preparedness could save lives right now and in the future: bit.ly/100DM-4thRep...

🌟 Delighted to have contributed to the latest #100DaysMission report by @ippsecretariat.org, which charts progress and challenges as we work to strengthen #PandemicPreparedness. 🧐The report offers a comprehensive assessment of how ready the world is to respond to another pandemic🌍 🔗 bit.ly/4jHq1Bs

The latest #100DaysMission Scorecard, developed in collaboration with @ippsecretariat.org, shows that significant gaps remain across viral families. This needs to be addressed by policymakers, funders & developers for us to be ready to respond within 100 days of a pandemic threat: bit.ly/4hbRKZ8

Our afternoon plenary is starting now! This session will explore promising advances in therapeutics development before the event closes for the day. Join us: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-jo... #100DaysMission

Noella Bigirimana, from Rwanda Biomedical Centre, reflects on what enabled the swift response to the 2024 Marburg outbreak. "When we had the Marburg outbreak, there were early national triggers - within hours of the first confirmed case. Just two weeks before...

Our second panel of the day, African leadership for the 100 Days Mission: From the Political to the Practical", moderated by Shingai Machingaidze. "We know that to effectively achieve the 100DM, we need to ensure its implementation at not only the global level...

Speaking on progress in regional regulatory harmonisation in Africa over the past 12 months, Dr Delese Mimi Darko reflected how the African Medicines Agency has been operationalised.

Q from Dr Dzau: What progress have we made in vaccine R&D readiness for priority pathogens and Disease X, and what critical gaps must we address to achieve the 100 Days Mission goals?

Q from Dr Dzau: Why are therapeutics so important in tackling future outbreaks and what is the current state of the therapeutics landscape for pandemic preparedness? What actions are needed to strengthen the therapeutics pipeline?  #100DaysMission

Dr Dzau is joined on Panel 1 by Dr Rick Bright, Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Dr Ranna Eardley-Patel and Dr Kelly Chibale. Q: Why are diagnostics critical as a frontline defense against disease spread, and what is needed to enable rapid diagnostic development for future pandemics?

The first panel of the launch, on findings from the 4th #100DaysMission Implementation Report, is underway, moderated by Dr Victor Dzau. "This past year has starkly demonstrated the critical need for our mission - from an active mpox PHEIC...

"[South Africa's] G20 presidency will advocate within G20 science and health tracks for pandemic preparedness. Public and private sectors to sustain national and regional science ecosystems and develop infrastructure." - Minister Nzimande #100DaysMission

IPPS Chair, Dr Mona Nemer, also gave opening remarks looking ahead to an important year for pandemic preparedness and response. "Canada is starting its presidency of the G7 at same time as SA assumes G20 – our leaders have already vowed to work together"...

"[The report launch] comes at a critical time, in the dawn of South Africa’s G20 Presidency. This G20 is under pinned by solidarity, equity & sustainability. These three pillars also defined our response to COVID-19 and continue to define our PPPR efforts."...

"I believe that strong robust regional and national science ecosystems are essential in development of pandemic preparedness. For this we require all three tools – diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines. They are each vital for saving lives." - Minister Nzimande #100DaysMission

This morning's #100DaysMission 4th Implementation Report Launch has officially opened this morning with remarks from Prof. Ntobeko Ntusi, President of South Africa MRC and the South Africa's Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation.

Confirmed Ebola outbreak in Uganda with the death of a nurse. Contact tracing is taking place among at least 44 contacts. "Tracing contacts is key to stemming the spread of Ebola, and there are no approved vaccines for the Sudan strain of Ebola." apnews.com/article/ugan...

🤝Our third panel at the launch of the #100DaysMission 4th Implementation Report, happening TODAY, will focus on strengthening public private partnerships for diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines. ➡️ It's not too late to register to join us: ippsecretariat.org/news/ipps-to...

🌍 Our second panel at this Friday's 100 Days Mission 4th Implementation Report Launch will explore African leadership for the #100DaysMission. ➡️ Register now to join us virtually: ippsecretariat.org/news/ipps-t...

📢 The launch of the #100DaysMission 4th Implementation Report is taking place this Friday, 31st January. We're pleased to be joined by an esteemed panel of guests to open the morning plenary. ➡️ Register now: ippsecretariat.org/news/ipps-to...

We're excited to introduce the speakers for our first panel of the day at the #100DaysMission 4th Implementation Report Launch this Friday, 31st January 2025! ➡️ Register now: ippsecretariat.org/news/ipps-to...

🚨 Register now! Just one week to go until the launch of the 4th 100 Days Mission Implementation Report taking place in Cape Town and virtually. ➡️ Learn more and register: bit.ly/ReportLaunc...