Infectious Diseases

Global Health Security

Global health security focuses on protecting populations from infectious disease threats, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. As the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, diseases know no borders—and weaknesses in one country’s health system can have cascading global consequences. Global health security involves building robust surveillance networks, resilient healthcare infrastructure, rapid response capacity, and transparent international cooperation. It also requires investments in workforce training, laboratory systems, data sharing, and emergency communication. This session at the congress will emphasize the need for a unified global strategy, discussing WHO’s International Health Regulations (IHR), the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), and real-world examples of outbreak response coordination. Experts will explore how nations can collaborate to build preparedness and resilience, ensuring a healthier, safer world for all.