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• [New] APHF will continue to strengthen collaboration with the Africa CDC and HERA to support the flagship Pathogen Genomics Initiative (Africa PGI) and advance public health laboratory systems for pandemic preparedness and response. Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
• [New] The WB's new Pandemic Fund will help low- and middle-income countries boost capacity in essential areas like disease surveillance, laboratories, the public-health workforce, and community engagement, as well as emergency communication, coordination, and management. The Daily Star
• Vetted developers and US government partners working on pandemic preparedness, biosecurity threat identification, and public health research are eligible. Build Fast with AI
• The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities and limitations of many health systems and underscored the need for strengthening health system resilience to make and sustain progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC), global health security and healthier populations in tandem. Frontiers
• India's confidence in pandemic preparedness might be higher due to vaccine production capacity and public health investments in massive awareness campaigns and the rapid expansion of testing and contact tracing capabilities, despite having a large population and fragmented health system. Nature
• A pandemic fund could improve global surveillance along with enhancing laboratory, epidemiologic, and healthcare capacity around the world - all of which are needed to stamp out outbreaks, control epidemics, and prevent pandemics. Council on Foreign Relations
• The ongoing pandemic will continue to dominate public health policies in 2022 and is expected to exacerbate issues concerning mental health and health equity. Governing
• An aging population, rising incidence of chronic illness, rising income levels and healthcare access, innovation in treatment and technology, and likely moderate pricing growth will combine to increase healthcare profit pools by roughly 5% annually in the next five years. Bain
• The Global Virus Network is a worldwide coalition comprising 90+ Virology Centers of Excellence and Affiliates across 40+ countries, whose mission is to facilitate pandemic preparedness against viral pathogens and diseases that threaten public health globally. EurekAlert!
• Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region, projected to grow at a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period, driven by an aging population, increased healthcare access, and improving healthcare infrastructure. Verified Market Reports
• The EPTATF and Swedfund grants will support the accelerated modernisation and expansion of the public healthcare sector in Moldova, and improve its resilience to major crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine - a shared priority for both the Government of Moldova and Team Europe. European Investment Bank
• The current global focus on Covid-19 and on improving pandemic preparedness and response capabilities offer tremendous opportunities to advance ongoing efforts to eliminate gender-related barriers to healthcare and enhance the delivery of immunization services. CSIS
• Dominant Disaster Type: Natural disasters are projected to account for about 68% revenue share in 2026, whereas public health emergencies are expected to grow the fastest through 2033, driven by epidemic preparedness and medical supply chain investments. Persistence Market Research
• AI has the potential to address global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and healthcare access. Blogger
• The Asia-Pacific region is expect to grow the fastest, fuel by improving healthcare access and an aging population in countries like China and India. Zmed Solutions | Professional Medical Billing Services
• Ongoing bilateral cooperation on biosafety and biosecurity will further enhance Uganda's national laboratory capacity, a vital asset for public health. U.S. Embassy in Uganda
• The aging population of Boomers will strain Medicare and healthcare capacity in certain regions. Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & A
• Fastest-Growing Region: Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow fastest due to rapid urbanization, government-led screening initiatives, tele-ABA adoption, and expanding private healthcare access across multiple countries. Persistence Market Research
• With potential cuts to USAID and UN agencies based in Nairobi, BRICS partners could step in to support pandemic preparedness and health infrastructure. Tanzania Insight
• Myanmar's health system - still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and other disruptions - has limited capacity to absorb a large-scale obesity-driven NCD epidemic. Global New Light Of Myanmar

Last updated: 16 June 2026