Session 3

The EU’s role in a world that is better prepared

Monday, 27 September 2021 | 15:00-16:30 | Room 1

Organised by Wellcome

The EU’s ambitions for a global role in health are well known – but how can the bloc step up and make sure when the next pandemic hits it is better prepared to protect itself, as well as a better partner for countries in the Global South?

This session will explore how the EU can build internal resilience, meaningfully carve out a unique role in the global preparedness agenda, and support capacity building and preparedness efforts with its partners around the world.

Session Recording

Speakers & panellists

Martin Seychell, Deputy Director-General, DG SANTE, European Commission
Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, Deputy Director, African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Jeremy Farrar, Director, Wellcome Trust
Richard Hatchett, Chief Executive Officer, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
Obiageli Ezekwesili, Senior Economic Advisor, Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative
Ilona Kickbusch, Founding Director and Chair of the Global Health Centre, Graduate Institute for International and Development Studies Geneva
Dorit Nitzan, Regional Emergency Director, WHO Regional Office for Europe

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Catherine Guinard, Europe Lead, Wellcome Trust

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