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Libyan Chemical Risk Officer Training Workshop—Tunis, Tunisia
We are pleased to announce that Health Security Partners (HSP), the Libyan Chemical Safety and Security Society (LCSSS), and the Chemical Security Engagement Program (CSP) have commenced the “Chemical Risk Officer Training Workshop,” in Tunis, Tunisia. This four-day engagement brings together approximately 25 Libyan chemistry professors for technical training on chemical safety, chemical security, and the roles and responsibilities of a Chemical Risk Officer … Continue Reading
June 16, 2023
Health Security Partners Collaborates with the CDC for a Point Prevalence Survey (PPS)
Health Security Partners collaborated with the CDC to conduct a three-day training and pilot a point prevalence survey (PPS) for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in the Philippines. Staff and principal investigators at Makati Medical Center received an overview of PPS methodologies, performed medical record reviews, assessed patient eligibility & HAI criteria, and performed data entry into a REDCap survey tool, designed specifically for the pilot. Staff at MMC also provided feedback … Continue Reading
June 14, 2023
HSP, ABM-Pakistan and the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Host Workshop
HSP, ABM-Pakistan and the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Host Workshop to Develop Regional Guidelines for Collecting and Transporting Priority Pathogen Samples Under a joint initiative, Health Security Partners (HSP), the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM), the Association for Biorisk Management, Pakistan Academy of Science (PAS), and the National Institute of Health (NIH) Pakistan hosted a workshop in Islamabad from May 30-to … Continue Reading
June 14, 2023
Health Security Partners and Ibb University Train Yemeni Academics on Biorisk Management
On 12 - 14 June, Health Security Partners (HSP) and Ibb University convened 13 Yemeni life sciences professors for the “Teaching Biorisk Management at Yemeni Universities—TTT Workshop,” in Taiz, Yemen. HSP and Ibb University mentors trained on various topics relating to laboratory biorisk management fundamentals and instruction best practices, including promoting a culture of biosafety/biosecurity, biorisk assessment and performance, and pedagogical best practices for university-based biorisk … Continue Reading
June 06, 2023
Health Security Partners and Marmara University Train Turkish Academics on Technology Transfer Best Practices
On 1 - 3 June 2023, Health Security Partners (HSP) and Marmara University hosted the “University Technology Transfer Best Practices Training Workshop,” in Istanbul, Turkey. This workshop convened 16 academics and technology transfer professionals for an intensive workshop to learn about responsible technology transfer. Participants were trained on a variety of topics pertaining to intellectual property security, including Human Resources Best Practices, Cybersecurity, and Academic Vetting, … Continue Reading
June 02, 2023
OHZDP Workshop
Last week, HSP supported a workshop jointly hosted by the U.S. CDC One Health office and CDC Cambodia in their implementation of a One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization (OHZDP) Workshop. Members from the Ministries of Health, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Environment, and Higher Education gathered for a three-day workshop in Preah Sihanouk Province to develop a prioritized zoonotic disease list. They were joined by advisors from FAO, WHO, IPC, GIZ, WCS, and WOAH whose members … Continue Reading
May 18, 2023
One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization Facilitator Training in Phuket, Thailand
HSP and CDC Host One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization ASEAN Regional Facilitator Training in Phuket, Thailand from April 24-28, 2023 Health Security Partners collaborated with the quadripartite (WHO, WOAH, FAO, UNEP) and the U.S. CDC to host the One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization Facilitator Training in Phuket, Thailand from April 24-28, 2023. In attendance were 64 nominees across the One Health sector from Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia, Lao, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, and … Continue Reading
May 18, 2023
Global Action in Healthcare Network (GAIHN) team consisting of staff from Health Security Partners (HSP) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
On May 8th, the Global Action in Healthcare Network (GAIHN) team consisting of staff from Health Security Partners (HSP) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) visited Ospital Ng Sampaloc (OSSAM) in Manila, Philippines. In addition to our partners at OSSAM, the team was welcomed by The City of Manila Health Department Director and directors from six City of Manila Hospitals. The GAIHN team shared overviews detailing the existing networks of countries and healthcare … Continue Reading
May 18, 2023
Southeast Asia Avian Influenza Workshop
This week, Health Security Partners supported the Southeast Asia Avian Influenza Workshop, cohosted by the U.S. CDC and the Ministry of Public Health-Thailand. The workshop attendees gathered to exchange valuable insights and best practices in epidemiologic and laboratory surveillance for avian influenza viruses. Their collaboration aims to enhance the region's preparedness to respond swiftly and effectively to pandemic threats. Dr. John MacArthur, CDC Southeast Asia Regional Director, … Continue Reading
May 12, 2023
Safeguarding Biosecurity and Cyberbiosecurity in Toxin and Venom Research Laboratories Workshop
We are pleased to announce that Health Security Partners (HSP), the Malaysian Society of Toxicology (MySOT), and the Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) are hosting a 3-day in-person workshop in Singapore from 24-26 May 2023. The workshop, Safeguarding Biosecurity and Cyberbiosecurity in Toxin and Venom Research Laboratories, will bring together researchers from Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore who are conducting work with toxins and animal venoms. We are excited to provide this opportunity … Continue Reading
April 21, 2023
Health Security Partners, the Brazilian Biosafety & Biosecurity Society (SB3), and Argentinian partners - Biorisk Management for High-Containment Laboratories
On April 27 and 28, Health Security Partners (HSP), the Brazilian Biosafety & Biosecurity Society (SB3), and Argentinian partners will host a virtual workshop on Biorisk Management for High-Containment Laboratories. The workshop will bring together 42 Brazilian and Argentinian laboratory professionals that are working with high consequence pathogens in high containment laboratories. During the workshop, national and international biosafety and biosecurity experts will train participants on … Continue Reading
April 10, 2023
HSP Biosecurity Champions Fellow selected as a Global Young Academy member
Dr. Wasim Sajjad, a former Biosecurity Champions Fellow at HSP, is selected to join the Global Young Academy (GYA) as a member. In June 2023, Dr. Sajjad will start his five-year GYA membership term. The Global Young Academy is dedicated to a wide range of global programmes that encourage international and interdisciplinary cooperation, assist young researchers in their work, foster science policy discussions, and promote science to a wide audience. Dr. Sajjad is one of 41 individuals nominated … Continue Reading
April 06, 2023
HSP and the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory and Response Network (GARLRN)
HSP is an implementing partner for the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory and Response Network (GARLRN), a network dedicated to combating antimicrobial resistance globally. Join CDC on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 10 a.m. EDT for the next AMR Exchange. The webinar will highlight how CDC’s GARLRN partners are strengthening global platforms to address antimicrobial resistance and meet critical detection and response needs across health care, the community, and environment. Register … Continue Reading
March 28, 2023
HSP and LCSSS Host Two-Day Virtual Training on Chemical Safety and Security in Libya
On 18 - 19 March 2023, Health Security Partners (HSP) and the Libyan Chemical Safety and Security Society (LCSSS) successfully hosted a two-day virtual refresher training on Chemical Safety and Security in Libyan laboratories. 15 participants, including faculty and laboratory directors from Libya’s top research institutions, gathered to refresh their knowledge on basic chemical security practices and discuss current issues facing their laboratories. This virtual training set the stage … Continue Reading
March 24, 2023
HSP Supporting COVID-19 Surveillance
Health Security Partners is a proud implementing partner of the CDC’s Global Action in Healthcare Network (GAIHN). Together with CDC’s International Infection Control Program, HSP is supporting COVID-19 variant surveillance in Brazil, Indonesia, and Philippines. This vital work enables experts to identify and understand clusters of COVID-19 cases, which influences tailored strategies to prevent them in the future. Follow this link to learn more about the GAIHN program: … Continue Reading
March 24, 2023
HSP and the Indonesian Biorisk Association (IBA) Successfully Host Two Day Training on Biological Toxin Detection and Response for Indonesian Law Enforcement
On 16 and 17 March 2023, 33 participants from police units across Indonesia gathered for the Intermediate Workshop for Biological Toxin Detection and Response conducted in collaboration with the IBA. The workshop focused on best practices for responding to biological threat agents, including ways to identify the type of biological threat at hand, and a breakdown of the health effects associated with exposure to different toxins such as ricin, abrin, and curcin. The workshop culminated with a … Continue Reading
March 21, 2023
HSP Staff Member, Jacob May, Co-Authors Poster on IFBA Cyberbiosecurity Certification for Upcoming EBSA Conference
HSP Program and Cybersecurity Manager, Jacob May, recently co-authored a poster on “Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks in Biological Laboratories: Professional Certification in Cyberbiosecurity.” This poster, a collaboration with fellow members of the International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA) Cyberbiosecurity Technical Committee, announces the new IFBA Cyberbiosecurity Professional Certification which evaluates an individual’s competency to identify, assess, and mitigate … Continue Reading
March 14, 2023
HSP and Association for Biorisk Management, Pakistan Host Provincial Consultative Workshop on Biorisk Management Policy Development for Balochistan from March 9-10, 2023
Health Security Partners in collaboration with its local implementing partner in Pakistan, the Association of Biorisk Management (ABM), conducted a two-day provincial workshop in Quetta from March 9-10 to deliberate upon the draft Biorisk Management Policy for Balochistan. The draft policy document is being developed by HSP subject matter experts in consultation with project stakeholders and the Technical Working Group. Thirty stakeholders and subject matter experts from the Livestock and … Continue Reading
March 03, 2023
HSP and BRAP2015 Kick off Phase Three of the Biosecurity Risk Assessment and Mitigation Training Program
On 2 March 2023, HSP and the Biorisk Association of the Philippines (BRAP2015) kicked off Phase 3 of the Biosecurity Risk Assessment and Mitigation Training Program. Participants from across the Philippines gathered in General Trias, Cavite to conduct a laboratory risk assessment with in-person guidance and mentorship from lead trainers. During Day 1 of training, participants observed a biological laboratory and identified relevant risks related to the eight pillars of biosecurity. Participant … Continue Reading
February 24, 2023
HSP Hosts Professional Development Training for Partners at the Association for Biorisk Management, Pakistan
Health Security Partners (HSP) in collaboration with Association for Biorisk Management (ABM) held a 2- day capacity building Technical Report Writing training delivered by Ms. Tabinda Azhar, Senior Advisor of Health Communications (WHO Somalia) on 21-22 February, 2023. The training successfully culminated with 15 participants from different backgrounds such as veterinary, finance, and human resource sectors. The participants were given the opportunity to comprehend the basic principles of … Continue Reading