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In early 2026, the European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness BE READY will launch its first Joint Transnational Call for Proposals for multinational interdisciplinary research projects. The topic of the Joint Transnational Call 2026 is: “BE READY: Advancing knowledge of host and pathogen dynamics to better combat emerging diseases” Infectious diseases can quickly escalate to health crises with global impact, exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic and more recent outbreaks of avian influenza (H5N1) and …

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What is the Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness BE READY? Internal preparation meeting – 15–16 January 2026 Ahead of the public ceremony, the BE READY partners will meet on 15–16 January for a two-day internal working session. This meeting aims to: BE READY’s first Joint Transnational Call in January 2026 In January 2026, BE READY will launch its first Joint Transnational Call (JTC) for the scientific community. This call represents a first step in …

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The BE READY PLUS project, funded under Horizon Europe, has officially concluded its mission with a high-level final conference hosted on November 4-5 by the Hellenic Pasteur Institute in Athens, Greece.  Over two days, experts from across Europe gathered to review the project’s achievements and prepare the launch of its successor, the European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness – BE READY NOW, scheduled to begin in January 2026.  Led by ANRS MIE (France), with …

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On World One Health Day, November 3rd, BE READY PLUS celebrates the importance of international cooperation in building global health systems that are adaptable and ready for future challenges. COVID-19 has shown that coordinated action is not optional – it is most needed. Launching in early 2026, the European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness represents a significant step toward furthering these efforts. What has COVID-19 taught us about international cooperation? Despite earlier outbreaks such …

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As Health Literacy Month is coming to a close, it is a good moment to reflect on why literacy matters for Europe’s preparedness. Health literacy is not just about reading health information — it is about trust. When citizens can see and understand what is being done, they are better able to take informed decisions, hold institutions accountable when necessary, and push back against misinformation. This awareness is essential today if Europe is …

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On 21st September – European Cooperation Day, we want to celebrate the many ways European countries work together to improve our daily lives. A valuable example of such cooperation is the European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness, which will be launched in January 2026. Health threats such as infectious disease outbreaks can cross borders within days. Preparing and responding effectively requires more than isolated national plans; in today’s interconnected world we cannot afford to …

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As BE READY approaches its conclusion in May 2025, the final newsletter offers an overview of the project’s key achievements and a forward look at the next phase of work. Over the past three years, BE READY has brought together 25 partners from 16 countries to strengthen Europe’s pandemic preparedness through more coordinated and strategic research and innovation.Key outcomes include the development of the first version of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA), a guiding document …

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Launched in January 2025, BE READY PLUS builds on the foundations laid by BE READY and is running for one year, focusing on ensuring a smooth transition from strategic planning to the implementation of the Partnership, by establishing operational structures that broaden the participation of EU Member States and Associated countries. This will include the preparation of the future Joint Transnational Calls funded by the Partnership to boost excellent research in pandemic preparedness. BE READY …

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The BE READY – BE READY PLUS conference, held in Brussels on April 8th and 9th, combined the conclusion of BE READY and the beginning of BE READY PLUS. It aimed to present the future European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness objectives and activities to Member States, Associated countries and Research funders, and to engage with EU and international stakeholders to strengthen the EU’s preparedness and response capacity in case of a health emergency. …

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The Pandemic Preparedness and Response Observatory compiles country profiles of EU Member States and Associated Countries to provide a clear inventory of R&I approaches to pandemic preparedness and response. These profiles present key information on:•    R&I policies and strategies•    Research Infrastructure and funding mechanisms•    Key actors and authorities•    R&I response in case of emergency So far, a list of 22 Country Profiles has been published. We are still working on new country profiles, and the …

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