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☷United States Hosts Launch of Foreign Ministry Channel for Global Health Security United States Department of State
U.S. Department of State ( By Press Release office)
Mar 15,2024
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On March 14th , Ambassador Dr . John Nkengasong , who is in charge of global health security and diplomacy , will be hosting a day - long discussion to plan priorities and review efforts for the new Foreign Ministry Channel for Global Health Security . The meeting will be opened by Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R . Verma . Representatives from various countries and organizations will be participating in the meeting , including the United States , European Union , Canada , Japan , and many others . For media inquiries , please contact GHSD_publicaffairs@state . gov . During the meeting , participants will collaborate on various global efforts , such as strengthening pandemic prevention and early - warning systems , combating misinformation on health issues , addressing the health impacts of climate change , and enhancing diplomatic workforce capacity on health security . This Channel is a continuation of the COVID - 19 Pandemic Prioritized Global Action Plan for Enhanced Engagement . The meeting marks the beginning of regular engagements between senior officials from Ministries of Foreign Affairs to focus on global health security priorities . The goal is to make global health security a national security priority , improve pandemic preparedness , and achieve tangible results .
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