Harvard Global Health Institute 57d ago

April 16, 2026 | Harvard Global Health Institute In this conversation, Dr. Dick Chamla of the WHO Africa Regional Office joins Dr. Louise Ivers to discuss the evolving landscape of emergency preparedness across Africa. Drawing on lessons from past outbreaks and ongoing crises, the discussion explores how countries are strengthening surveillance systems, improving coordination, and building rapid response capacity. The conversation also highlights the role of regional collaboration, workforce development, and data-driven decision-making in advancing more resilient health systems capable of preventing, detecting, and responding to public health emergencies. 🎥 Part of the 2026 Global Health Symposium playlist 🔗 For more information about this event, please visit our webpage: https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/symposium/2026-global-health-symposium/ Speakers share their own perspectives; they do not speak for Harvard.