The Hub Community on Epidemic Preparedness and Response includes scientists, national program managers from endemic countries, and current/potential donors of outbreak related research. Its primary aim is to help improve outbreak response and warning systems across the world.

Community Managers:

• Prof. Dr. Axel Kroeger - Albert-Ludwig-University Freiburg, Centre for Medicine and Society
• Tatiana Rivera - Albert Ludwig-University Freiburg, Centre for Medicine and Society
• Dr. Laith Hussain-Alkhateeb - Senior University Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg and Consultant at the TDR- and Climate Change and Health, WHO

Working language: English

Community Paper: Policy Brief | Innovation und Zusammenarbeit: Das EWARS-Rahmenprogramm für Infektionskrankheiten (only available in German)

The Global Health Policy and Communication Community aims to strengthen the link between evidence, policy, practice, and communication, ensuring that global health knowledge is translated into action in ways that are clear, credible, and effective. It brings together members from different sectors and disciplines to exchange expertise and collaborate on emerging challenges, with a particular focus on strengthening public understanding and trust.

Community Managers:

Dr Zahra Karimian, Researcher | Heidelberg Institute of Global Health 

Dr Dayo Osho, Director of Pharmacy & Operations | Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital