Global Health Institute at AUB launches Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Program

Global Health Institute at AUB launches Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Program

NNA - The Global Health Institute (GHI) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) announced the launch of its Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Program (EPaPP), that aims to address the challenges, opportunities, and health emergency response in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. 

To mark the launch of the program, GHI hosted a panel discussion with local, regional, and international experts on epidemic and pandemic preparedness. The event brought together participants from various health-related backgrounds, including physicians, researchers, policymakers, and public health experts. During the panel discussion, the experts shared insights and recommendations on how to better prepare for and respond to epidemics and pandemics in the region. Panelists discussed the importance of collaboration and coordination among stakeholders, the need for stronger health systems, and the role of research in developing effective prevention and treatment strategies.

Dr. Lina Choueiri, deputy provost at AUB, opened the event with remarks highlighting the importance of the program. “It is exciting for us at AUB to be at the forefront of building healthier futures for the people of this region,” she said. Dr. Shadi Saleh, founding director of GHI, emphasized that the main strategic aim of EPaPP is to serve as a platform for