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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health
@pandemiccenter.bsky.social
Working to stop pandemics, biological emergencies and the harms they pose to health, peace, security, and prosperity.
⏲️ In 1 week, join 12/12 at 12PM ET for a webinar with @wilmotjames.bsky.social on a study showing most African children's hospitals aren’t ready for major disasters.

With Workeabeba Abebe Taye & Ashraf Hassen Coovadia.

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December 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
#Vaccine policy should be driven by data, not ideology. When that standard slips, trust erodes and families pay the price.

Read our weekly #TrackingReport for science-grounded updates each week on issues like this and global outbreaks.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Join us 12/12 at 12PM ET for a webinar hosted by @wilmotjames.bsky.social on a new study showing most African children's hospitals are ill-prepared for major disasters & outbreaks

Joining in this discussion is Workeabeba Abebe Taye & Ashraf Hassen Coovadia

Register ⤵️
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December 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
In our latest episode, Dr. Dinah Nasike and Dr. Judy Omumbo dive into how local voices and local action shape epidemic preparedness.

🎧 Listen Here
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December 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Washington State reported the 1st human case & death of #H5N5, linked to exposure from a backyard flock. Public risk remains low, the US has confirmed 29 H5N5 cases in wild birds since 2021.

Read up on this and more in our weekly #TrackingReport!

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December 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Political tampering with vaccine info on the #CDC site shows why independent expert review matters.

@jennifernuzzo.bsky.social highlights concerns about recent vaccine-related language changes on the CDC site.

This and more in our #TrackingReport this week: mailchi.mp/messages/pan...
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We’re thrilled to see our Senior Adviser, @bethcameron-dc.bsky.social, named in @vox.com ’s #FuturePerfect25.

Her strategic vision and commitment to protecting the world from biological threats reminds us that smart investments in biosecurity saves lives.

2025 Movers & Shakers
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November 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Today marks one year since we launched our #TrackingReport.

It began as a way to stay updated on the surge of serious outbreaks, but as credible health information disappears, our free weekly newsletter has taken on a new purpose.

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November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
📣 Attention Brown University Community!

Join us on tomorrow @12PM for our Public Health in Practice Seminar.

@craigspencer.bsky.social will host @gabbystern.bsky.social for a conversation on health communication as essential infrastructure for global health

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November 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
In #HealthAffairs, our Senior Adviser @bethcameron-dc.bsky.social co-authored w/ @spsaki.bsky.social how we should protect Americans in a #BirdFlu pandemic.

From rebuilding surveillance to restoring #mRNA vaccine programs.

Read more ⤵️
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November 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
With Canada losing its measles-elimination status this week and Nevada reporting its first cases since 2018, #measles continues to be a serious concern across North America.

Stay updated with our weekly #TrackingReport on outbreaks occurring nationally & globally

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November 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The US is losing sight of infectious disease threats. Critical CDC data streams are down, key staff cut, and the WHO link severed.

As flu season starts you can stay updated on outbreaks with our #TrackingReport, subscribe and get our next issue sent to your inbox!

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November 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Attention Brown University Community

Join us on 11/18 at 12PM for our next Public Health in Practice Seminar event

@craigspencer.bsky.social will host @gabbystern.bsky.social for a conversation on health communication as essential infrastructure for global health.

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November 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Ep. 17 of Biosecurity: Changing the Game dives into genomic surveillance! This tool is a key defense against future pandemics and biothreats.

🗣️ Mitchell Wolfe & Joshua Griffin Dunn (@ginkgobioworks.bsky.social)

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November 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This week saw Canada mark a full year of domestic measles spread, putting it at risk of losing its status as a nation that has eliminated measles. The US could be next to lose its status if transmission continues through January.

For more, view the latest Tracking Report: mailchi.mp/messages/pan...
October 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Join us tomorrow at 11AM ET for our next Game Changer Seminar discussion "Advancing the 100 Days Mission for Diagnostics"

🗣️ Moderated by Kelly Elimian w/ panelists Jon Arizti Sanz, Nagwa Abdel Tawab Hasanin (@unicef.org), &
@vsmoeder.bsky.social

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October 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Join us this week at 11AM ET for an important discussion on how we close the diagnostics gap before the next pandemic.

🗣️ Moderated by Kelly Elimian w/ panelists Jon Arizti Sanz, Nagwa Abdel Tawab Hasanin (@unicef.org), & @vsmoeder.bsky.social

Registration Open ⤵️
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October 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
How does @gavi.org achieve an equitable distribution of its vaccines? In this clip from Friday's webinar "The Global Fight for Vaccine Equity" @drsethberkley.bsky.social answers that question.

You can watch the full webinar on YouTube now ⤵️
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October 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Join us this Friday at 11:00 AM ET for our next Game Changer Seminar: “Advancing the 100 Days Mission for Diagnostics”

🗣️ Moderated by Kelly Elimian, with insights from Jon Arizti Sanz, Nagwa Abdel Tawab Hasanin (@unicef.org), and
@vsmoeder.bsky.social.

Register now ⤵️
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October 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Join us next Friday at 11:00 AM ET for our next Game Changer Seminar: “Advancing the 100 Days Mission for Diagnostics”

🗣️ Moderated by Kelly Elimian, with insights from Jon Arizti Sanz, Nagwa Abdel Tawab Hasanin (@unicef.org), and @vsmoeder.bsky.social.

Register now ⤵️
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October 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Happening today at 12 PM ET!

Tune in for a live discussion with @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social
and @drsethberkley.bsky.social as they dive into the state of global health, vaccine equity, and Dr. Berkley’s new book #FairDoses.

Sing up now! ⤵️
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October 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The #H5N1 flu virus is spreading again across North America, killing poultry & putting farm workers at risk. With US preparedness faltering, experts warn it could have economic & health consequences.

Stay updated on #avianinfluenza & other disease threats.

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October 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Join us tomorrow at 12PM ET for a conversation with @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social and @drsethberkley.bsky.social
where they will discuss the current landscape of global health, the ongoing fight for vaccine equity and Seth’s upcoming book #FairDoses.

Register Now ⤵️
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October 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Join us on Oct 31 at 11:00 AM ET for our next Game Changer Seminar discussion "Advancing the 100 Days Mission for Diagnostics"

🗣️ Moderated by Kelly Elimian w/ panelists Jon Arizti Sanz, Nagwa Abdel Tawab Hasanin (@unicef.org), & @vsmoeder.bsky.social

Register now ⤵️
brown.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join us this week for a conversation with
@jennifernuzzo.bsky.social and @drsethberkley.bsky.social
where they will discuss the current landscape of global health, the ongoing fight for vaccine equity and Seth’s upcoming book #FairDoses.

Registration open ⤵️
brown.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM