Africa: WHO Pandemic Hub Sets Ambitious Goal to Detect New Outbreaks Within 24 Hours

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new five-year strategy for its Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence. The goal is for every country to detect and understand emerging health threats within 24 hours by 2030. Strengthening rapid detection is essential for global health security, enabling countries to contain outbreaks before they escalate or spread internationally.