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Engaging Public Representatives in Biosecurity and Pandemic Preparedness

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Engaging Public Representatives in Biosecurity and Pandemic Preparedness

In support of the GP Signature Initiative to Mitigate Biological Threats in Africa, this project supported the organization and implementation of a virtual conference on Strengthening Biosecurity and Pandemic Preparedness in South Africa, which was held 08-12 November, 2021.

This conference convened parliamentarians and key decision makers across Africa, with an emphasis placed on South Africa as a continental leader in the field of health-security and biosecurity. Discussions included: the need for comprehensive legislation, adequate and sustained system financing, and strategic communications in order to build the necessary political will for domestic advancement.

Throughout the week-long conference there was sustained emphasis on the need for coordinated action. In this regard, a set of Six Principles for Strengthening Biological Security in Africa were issued, to guide Signature Initiative efforts to build impactful and sustainable biosecurity, biosafety and biological risk management capabilities in and for Africa.
Details are available at https://www.gpwmd.com/africa- signature-intitiative.

Risk Area(s) covered

Biological

Activities

Conference/Workshop
Network Development/Outreach

Beneficiary Countries

Beneficiary Regions

Africa

Budget

73000 GBP

Status

Completed
Start Date: November 8, 2021
End Date: November 12, 2021

ASI Database Release

2023.12

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