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Rise In Measles Cases
The WHO reports boom in measles cases globally: In 2023, global measles cases soared to 10.3 million—a 20% increase from the previous year. Alarmingly, 22 million children missed their first vaccine dose, and only 74% received the second dose, falling short of the 95% coverage needed to prevent outbreaks.Tragically, over 107,500 lives were lost, predominantly among children under five.Vaccination is crucial. Let's strengthen immunization efforts to protect our children and communities.Read … Continue Reading
November 18, 2024
Antimicrobial Resistance
To fight #AntimicrobialResistance (AR) we have to recognize that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. Everyone plays a role in fighting AR. Learn more here: https://www.cdc.gov/antimicrobial-resistance/prevention/index.html … Continue Reading
November 18, 2024
“Hidden Hazards: Addressing Human Fungal Diseases in Indonesia” Webinar
On October 10, 2024, HSP supported the webinar Hidden Hazards: Addressing Human Fungal Diseases in Indonesia, organized by the National Health of Biology (Balai Besar Laboratorium Biologi Kesehatan), Ministry of Health (MOH). HSP provided technical assistance for webinar hosting, including online language interpretation and livestreaming on You Tube. The event provided two sessions; an overview of the fungal disease situation in Indonesia, presented by Mrs. Retno Wahyuningsih from the … Continue Reading
November 14, 2024
Enhancing Biosecurity through Aflatoxin Detection and Management in Kenya!
Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with the Biorisk Management Association of Kenya (BMAK) and funded by the U.S. Department of State's Biosecurity Engagement Program, is excited to host the upcoming four-day event, "Enhancing Biosecurity through Aflatoxin Detection and Management in Kenya!"This training is designed to strengthen biosecurity measures across Kenya’s agricultural sector by equipping participants with advanced skills in detecting and managing aflatoxin. With a … Continue Reading
November 12, 2024
Advanced Biorisk Management Training Program
HSP, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) and the Malaysian Biosafety and Biosecurity Association (MBBA), hosted the first phase of a three phase advanced biorisk management training program from 23 September- 4 October 2024. The first phase took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Participants consisted of biorisk officers from multisector research institutions across Malaysia. Throughout … Continue Reading
November 08, 2024
Tactical Analytical Chemistry for HazMat/ CBRN Response Training
HSP, in collaboration with the University of Philippines College of Medicine CBRN Health Security Initiative, hosted a multinational three day Tactical Analytical Chemistry for HazMat/ CBRN Response Training on 7-9 October 2024 at the Philippines Bureau of Fire Protection National Headquarters in Quezon City, Philippines. The training was funded by the U.S. State Department's Chemical Security Program (CSP) and was attended by members of the Philippine, Thai, and Malaysian first responder … Continue Reading
November 08, 2024
Scholarship Day at Universitas Indonesia
On October 31, Universitas Indonesia (UI) held a special appreciation event during their three-day Scholarship Day, recognizing the vital contributions of scholarship providers. Health Security Partners (HSP) was honored to be among 135 organizations acknowledged for our ongoing support of UI students. For the past four years, HSP has proudly sponsored full tuition scholarships for students in the Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP), empowering the next generation of public … Continue Reading
November 05, 2024
Meeting of the S.E. Asia Biosecurity Experts Group
HSP, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) hosted a meeting of the S.E. Asia Biosecurity Experts Group in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 17-18 October 2024. The meeting brought together multi-sector biosecurity experts from Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines for two days of intensive deliberations on biosecurity topics of mutual interest. It also brought together the national biorisk … Continue Reading
November 05, 2024
Upcoming Event!
HSP and Eskisehir Osmangazi University (ESOGU) are thrilled to launch the Chemical Risk Officer (CRO) Training Program to strengthen chemical safety at Turkish universities! ?? Virtual sessions will begin this November, with an in-person training in Istanbul coming up in January 2025. Stay tuned for more updates on our CRO cohort as we gear up to mitigate chemical security risks and make chemical research … Continue Reading
November 04, 2024
HSP's visit to São Paulo
On October 22, HSP had the opportunity to visit São Paulo’s Butantan Institute and the Pasteur Institute of São Paulo. The tour offered insight into Brazil's key research and production sites, featuring an in-depth visit to Butantan’s biosafety level-3 production facility, where preparations are underway to launch a facility dedicated to producing a single-dose dengue vaccine, anticipated for commissioning in 2025. This development could mark a major step forward in dengue prevention both in … Continue Reading
November 01, 2024
HSP, U.S. CDC, CDC Indonesia, PAEI, District & Provincial Health officers in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Last month, Health Security Partners, Perhimpunan Ahli Epidemiologi Indonesia (PAEI), and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and CDC Indonesia country office staff met with District and Provincial Health officers in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia to hear firsthand the immunization coverage challenges that they face on the ground in West Kalimantan. These meetings took place as the initiation of the CDC-funded Sub-national Consequential Geographies Initiative (SCGI) … Continue Reading
October 31, 2024
Monitoring and Evaluation at HSP!
Monitoring and evaluation is a vital part of ensuring our work at HSP is not only successful but measurable. Over the next year HSP will be developing and implementing an M&E framework to measure project outcomes and continue growing our portfolio. HSP will incorporate key aspects of global health security M&E resources from leading partners in the field, including the WHO's International Health Regulations M&E Framework processes, to develop an agency wide framework consistent … Continue Reading
October 30, 2024
International Biorisk Management Policy Workshop
HSP and the Association for Biorisk Management Pakistan (ABM) hosted the international Biorisk Management Policy workshop from October 6-8, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop brought together high-level leadership and policymakers from Balochistan to make recommendations for the approval and implementation of the BRM policy framework for managing high-risk pathogens at veterinary laboratories in Balochistan. During the workshop, participants had the opportunity to visit with partners at … Continue Reading
October 22, 2024
Equipping auditors with the skills to assess high-risk laboratory environments across Libya.
On September 23-24, 2024, Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with the Libyan National Committee for Biosafety and Bioethics (LNCBB), hosted a two-day training program aimed at equipping auditors with the skills to assess high-risk laboratory environments across Libya. On Day 1, Participants from across Libya received in-depth training on the draft Libyan Security Sensitive Biological Agents (SSBA) guidelines and audit protocols. These guidelines are crucial for safeguarding … Continue Reading
September 25, 2024
Bioethics and Dual Use in Life Science Research: Sharing Good Practices for Institutional Oversight Workshop
Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with the U.S. State Department's Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) and the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC), hosted a 3-day workshop on Bioethics and Dual Use in Life Science Research: Sharing Good Practices for Institutional Oversight from 18-20 September 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The workshop brought together 11 stakeholders from public and private institutions across Kazakhstan. International subject matter experts … Continue Reading
September 03, 2024
11th National Scientific Conference on Epidemiology (NSCE) in Bandung, Indonesia.
Last week, Health Security Partners proudly supported the Ministry of Health in hosting the 11th National Scientific Conference on Epidemiology (NSCE) in Bandung, Indonesia. This year's conference theme was “Epidemic Intelligence to Strengthen Health Resilience.” The event aimed to bring together students, mentors, academics, government officials, and other stakeholders to discuss the latest research and findings from the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP). Attendees explored current … Continue Reading
August 28, 2024
Point-Prevalence Survey Training in the Philippines
In August, HSP supported our CDC partners and facilities in the Global Action in Healthcare Network (GAIHN) in providing onsite training and technical assistance for healthcare-associated infection (HAI) point-prevalence survey (PPS) in the Philippines. During our visit, staff at Makati Medical Center receiving PPS training, performed medical record extractions, and entered data into a REDCap survey tool, designed to streamline the collection of data used to make HAI determinations for … Continue Reading
August 19, 2024
Strengthening Biorisk Management in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan Workshop
Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with the U.S. State Department's Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) and the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC), hosted a 3-day workshop on "Strengthening Biorisk Management in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan" from 12-14 August 2024 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The workshop brought together 30 stakeholders from public and private institutions across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. During the workshop, national and … Continue Reading
August 14, 2024
Biosecurity for Laboratories Working with Toxins: A Train-the-Trainer Program
Health Security Partners, in collaboration with the U.S. State Department's Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) and the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA), hosted a three-day workshop entitled “Biosecurity for Laboratories Working with Toxins: A Train-the-Trainer Program,” on July 29-31, 2024, in Hyderabad, India. The training brought together 20 researchers that work with plant toxins and their source materials to practice the implementation of biosecurity best practices through … Continue Reading
August 10, 2024
One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization (OHZDP) Facilitator Workshop
In July, Health Security Partners sent their invited staff to Atlanta, Georgia to participate in a One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization (OHZDP) Facilitator Workshop implemented by the U.S. CDC’s One Health office. The OHZDP process brings together representatives from human, animal, and environmental health sectors, as well as other relevant partners, to prioritize zoonotic diseases of greatest concern for multisectoral, One Health collaboration. Strong facilitators are needed across … Continue Reading