Priya Basu

RT @Pandemic_Fund: 🎉 Congratulations to Dr. @nsanzimanasabin, Minister of Health of #Rwanda and the @Pandemic_Fund Board Co-Chair, on being…

At this year’s #UNGA, amid overlapping global crises, pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response remains high on the agenda. Global leaders are coming together to prioritize stronger, more resilient health systems—for the security of all. As the @Pandemic_Fund engages with world leaders and global partners throughout the week, stay tuned for updates and key takeaways. #PPR #UNGA80 #PandemicPreparedness

The Pandemic Fund is well positioned to support these efforts. Its catalytic, collaborative model is fit for today’s #healthfinancing landscape. Nearly US$7 billion is now in the Fund’s global portfolio, including US$885 million in grants that have mobilized more than US$6 billion in co-financing and co-investment. Many thanks to the organizers and fellow panelists for this timely conversation on mobilizing #collaborativeleadership, resources, and partnerships to tackle global challenges and strengthen #healthsecurity.

At today’s “Tackling Future Threats in an Era of Multipolarity” event hosted by @PandemicAction, @TheIndPanel, @TheElders, @AfricaEuropeFdn and RANA, @PriyaBasu2017, Executive Head of @Pandemic_Fund, joined global leaders to explore how to close gaps in pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) amid overlapping crises. Key takeaways: ➡️ Preparedness is an investment, not an expense. ➡️ Closing financing gaps requires strong country ownership, more domestic & international investment, and deeper public–private partnerships. ➡️ Collaborative, catalytic approaches matter. ➡️ Pandemic risk is part of a broader global agenda, intertwined with climate, security, and other challenges. ➡️ Preparedness needs more than public-sector action.

Across Africa, the Pandemic Fund is: ✔️Strengthening core systems—#surveillance, #laboratories, #healthworkforces, and cross-border coordination in 28 countries with almost US$2 Billion (US$430 million in grants unlocking US$1.5 billion in co-financing and domestic investment). ✔️Acting with speed and agility, including the fast-tracked US$129 million to 10 African countries to help contain #mpox and reinforce national health systems. ✔️Anchoring every project in national health action plans led by country themselves to build sustainable, long-term capacity.

@Pandemic_Fund’s Executive Head @PriyaBasu2017 spoke at the @AfricaCDC Committee of Heads of State and Government Meeting, joining African Heads of State, Africa CDC, and @AfricanUnion leadership for a pivotal conversation on #pandemicpreparedness and financing in Africa. The world has entered a new era of #healthfinancing—marked by domestic resource mobilization, innovative partnerships, and catalytic investment. African leadership and country ownership are central to this transformation, and the Fund is privileged to contribute.

The Pandemic Fund’s @PriyaBasu2017 & Mikael Garnier Lavalley had the great pleasure of meeting with Minister @nsanzimanasabin, Co-Chair of the Fund’s Governing Board and Rwanda’s Health Minister on the sidelines of #UNGA. We deeply appreciate Minister @nsanzimanasabin's

Today, 🇭🇳 Honduras launched a major new One Health initiative to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response—supported by a US$17.1M grant from @Pandemic_Fund, and mobilizing an additional US$3.7M in co-financing and US$15.3M in co-investment.   The project will: 🔹 Enhance surveillance & early warning systems 🔹 Upgrade lab networks 🔹 Build capacity across human, animal & environmental health workforces 🔹 Establish a border health strategy, among other key actions   We’re proud to support the government of Honduras and partner with our implementing entities: @UNICEF & @WHO.

Congratulations to 🇱🇧 Lebanon on launching a transformative new #OneHealth initiative to strengthen #PandemicPreparedness. Backed by a US$11.4M @Pandemic_Fund grant—and more than US$23M in co-financing & co-investment—the project will: 🔹 Enhance disease surveillance 🔹 Build an accredited laboratory network 🔹 Strengthen health workforce capacity This country-led project reflects strong multisectoral collaboration among the Ministries of Public Health, Agriculture, and Finance—and marks a major step toward a more resilient health system in Lebanon. We’re proud to support the Government of Lebanon and work with our implementing partners: @FAO, @UNICEFLebanon, @WorldBank, and @WHO. Learn more about the project: thepandemicfund.org/projects/LEBAN…

Today, the Governing Board of the Pandemic Fund kicked off its 17th Meeting in Washington, D.C. Distinguished representatives from governments, implementing entities, civil society, and our Technical Advisory Panel are convening to discuss the future of the pandemic preparedness

Congratulations to 🇦🇬,🇩🇲,🇬🇩,🇰🇳,🇱🇨,🇻🇨 on officially launching the @Pandemic_Fund Eastern Caribbean Regional Health Security Project! This ambitious regional initiative—led by national governments with support from Implementing Entities—@WorldBank, @pahowho, and @FAO—marks a major step toward stronger pandemic preparedness. We’re proud to support this effort with a USD$24.4M grant, catalyzing USD$30M+ in co-investment and co-financing. Kudos to all partners, including @CARPHA1 and @oecscommission, for advancing resilient, inclusive health systems across the Eastern Caribbean. To learn more about this project: bit.ly/4mXx6iL @PriyaBasu2017 @nsanzimanasabin @ChatibBasri

Thank you Minister of Finance @Ashni_K_Singh for your commitment to building Guyana’s pandemic resilience & for underscoring that investing in health is an indispensable element of investing in economic security & long-term prosperity.

Thank you Minister @fcsanthony1 for your support & unwavering commitment to @Pandemic_Fund and to global health priorities!

👏🏼Guyana! Great to join the launch of this transformational project on strengthening pandemic resilience through a One Health approach, supported by @Pandemic_Fund and @WBG_IDA! By investing in infectious disease prevention & detection, the project promotes health & economic security & long-term prosperity.

Thank you to everyone who joined today’s high-level event on the margins of #WHA78. We’re grateful to our speakers and partners for a dynamic discussion on how we can strengthen pandemic preparedness and response through collective action and long-term investment. Stay tuned for more updates. The video recording will be available on our website soon. Together, we can build a safer, more resilient world. Learn more about our work: thepandemicfund.org. #PandemicPrepardness #GlobalHealth

“The risks of another pandemic happening are high with climate change, conflicts, and fragility. Now really is the moment to scale up efforts.” underlines @PriyaBasu2017 @Pandemic_Fund #WHSNewDelhi2025

Delighted to participate in the World Health Summit. At #WHSNewDelhi2025 I stated that this is not merely India’s decade but also India’s health decade. India is moving towards a world where health innovation is open, inclusive, and truly global. Health is not just a sector—but a shared mission, intertwined with India’s global commitment to climate resilience.

Great to participate in thought-provoking discussions at #WHS2025 today on advancing health security through regional collaboration, while keeping countries & communities at the center, and investing in epidemic-ready primary healthcare systems.

Delighted to be in Delhi for #WHS2025. I underscored the need to sustain pandemic prevention & preparedness efforts. Better disease surveillance, diagnostics and a strong workforce are critical to containing outbreaks and preventing the next pandemic.