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29/04/23 06:45 AM IST

PRET: WHO launches initiative to make world better prepared for future pandemics

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  • The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new initiative to be better prepared for future outbreaks of a similar scale and devastation as the COVID-19 pandemic.
About PRET Initiative
  • The Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative is aimed at providing “guidance on integrated planning for responding to any respiratory pathogen such as influenza or coronaviruses”.
  • It was announced at the Global Meeting for Future Respiratory Pathogen Pandemics held recently in Geneva, Switzerland.
  • The first module focuses on respiratory pathogens, including influenza, coronaviruses, and respiratory syncytial virus.
  • It involves three-pronged approach which includes-
  • Update preparedness plans that affirm priority actionsand that have considered learnings from past events.
  • Increase connectivity among stakeholders in pandemic preparedness planning through systematic coordination and cooperation. This includes building equitable systems; conducting joint exercises; and sharing information on good practices, challenges, and opportunities.
  • Dedicate sustained investments, financing and monitoring of pandemic preparednesswith a particular focus on addressing the gaps identified during past pandemics and epidemics.
About WHO
  • It was established on April 7, 1948, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
  • It is governed by the World Health Assembly, which is composed of representatives from all member states.
  • The Assembly meets annually to set policies, approve budgets, and elect the Director-General.
  • The Director-General is the chief executive officer of the WHO and is responsible for overseeing its operations.
  • Its work focuses on promoting health and preventing disease, preparing for and responding to health emergencies, and improving access to health services and medicines.
  • It works closely with a range of partners, including other UN agencies, governments, NGOs, and the private sector, to achieve its objectives.
Source- DTE

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