Global Health Security Network

We’re delighted to welcome Prof. Tan Sri Dr. Jemilah Mahmood as a keynote contributor at #GHS2026.

A global health and humanitarian leader with 20+ years’ experience, she will contribute to the Converging Risks discussion, bringing insight from across health, climate, and crisis leadership.

We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Jeffrey D. Freeman to the GHSN Board.

A leader in disaster medicine, biosecurity, and health system readiness, Dr. Freeman brings deep experience across government, academia, and crisis response, including the U.S. COVID-19 response.

Welcome, Jeffrey!

📢 #GHS2026 Abstract Notifications Are Live!

Emails for Oral, Poster & Panel submissions have now been sent - please check your inbox (and spam).

Accepted presenters must register by 9 March 2026 to secure their place.

Workshop & travel bursary updates coming soon.

See you in Kuala Lumpur!

✈️ Planning your trip to #GHS2026?
We’ve curated recommended hotels near the venue, public transport & KL icons.

🔗 View accommodation options:
www.ghsconf.com/accommodation/

#GlobalHealthSecurity #Accommodation

We're delighted to confirm the Finland Ministry of Social Affairs and Health as a Ruby sponsor of #GHS2026 for the third consecutive conference. Their support strengthens our Travel Bursary Program, enabling LMIC participation and diverse global voices. Thank you for your valuable contribution!

✨ GHS2026 Update

We’re encouraged by the strong & diverse abstract submissions for #GHS2026. Our Committee is finalising a high-quality, global program.

Abstract notifications coming soon

Travel Bursary applications are under review. Recipients will be notified after abstract outcomes.

#GHSConf

We're delighted to confirm the Finland Ministry of Social Affairs and Health as a Ruby sponsor of #GHS2026 for the third consecutive conference. Their support strengthens our Travel Bursary Program, enabling LMIC participation and diverse global voices. Thank you for your valuable contribution!

🍽️ Lunch sponsored sessions for GHS2026 are now fully booked.

Thank you to our partners for the strong interest and support.

☕ A limited number of breakfast sponsored sessions remain and are filling fast.

#GHS2026 #Sponsorship #GlobalHealthSecurity

Abstract reviews for #GHS2026 are now complete ✅

A sincere thank you to our Scientific Review Committee for their time, expertise, and thoughtful engagement.

📩 Author notifications will be sent in the coming weeks, alongside the release of our preliminary conference program.

More to share soon!

Welcome to the team, Jessica Margerum 👋

Jessica joins #GHSN as our Events & Communications Officer, supporting our events, communications, and membership engagement activities - you’ll be hearing from her a lot as we lead into #GHS2026.

Great to have you on board!

As the year wraps up, the GHSN office will be taking a short holiday break.

Thank you to our members, partners, Board of Directors, and global community for another year of collaboration and impact. We’re looking ahead to #GHS2026 in Kuala Lumpur.

📅 The GHSN office will reopen on 7 January 2026!

A huge thank you to our #GHS2026 Scientific Review Committee 👏

Reviewing a record-breaking number of abstracts and shaping a rigorous, high-quality programme.

We’re grateful for your time, expertise, and commitment.

🔗 www.ghsconf.com/committees/

#ScientificReview #ThankYou

We’re thrilled to welcome UNU-IIGH and UKM as the Local Organising Partners for #GHS2026 in Kuala Lumpur.

Their regional expertise and support - including travel bursaries for LMIC delegates - will help ensure an inclusive, impactful conference.

🌏 www.ghsconf.com/local-organising-partners

Resharing for our GHSN community📣

Board nominations are now open for the 2025 GHSN Board of Directors.

If you’ve been considering stepping into a leadership role and shaping the future of global health security, now is the time!

More details in the post below⬇️

Abstracts for GHS2026 close tonight!

Submit your work now: www.ghsconf.com/call-for-abstracts

📌 Portal submissions only
🌍 Be part of the world’s largest global health security event

#GHS2026 #GlobalHealthSecurity #CallForAbstracts

⏳ 3 days left!

Submit your abstract for #GHS2026 before the deadline closes. Don’t miss your chance to share your work with the global health security community.

Oral, poster, panel, workshop, travel bursary submissions welcome.

🔗 www.ghsconf.com/call-for-abstracts

#CallForAbstracts

We’re excited to welcome Merrick & Company as the official sponsor of the #GHS2026 Delegate Satchel Bags!

Merrick is a global leader in biosafety, biosecurity, and high-containment lab design - thank you for your commitment to strengthening global health security.

#Biosafety #Biosecurity #Health

⏰ 5 Days Left - Call for Abstracts!
Submit your work for #GHS2026 in Kuala Lumpur.

All submissions must go through the official portal (no email submissions).
🔗 How to submit:
Create an account
Update your details
Add your abstract

www.ghsconf.com/call-for-abstracts

#GlobalHealth #GHSN

📢GHSN Members: Applications are open for the 2025 GHSN Board of Directors!

🔹Position Available:
· General Director

🔹Submission Requirements:
· Current CV
· 400-word Personal Statement (your 3-year term goals)
· Recent photo

Submit to: exec@ghsn.org

#GHSNBoard #NonProfitLeadership #HealthSecurity

#GHS2026 Call For Abstracts 🌍

Theme 6: GHS Financing, Partnerships & Collaborations
🤝 Public–Private Partnerships
🏘️ Local community engagement
🛡️ Security sector collaboration

🗓️ Deadline EXTENDED: 1 Dec 2025
👉 www.ghsconf.com/call-for-abstracts

#GlobalHealthSecurity #HealthFinancing

How two top FDA officials are quietly upending vaccine regulations Vinay Prasad and Tracy Beth Høeg mix skepticism with new ways to define risk in pursuing sweeping changes to vaccine policy at the FDA.

Prasad and Hoeg are censoring studies showing the covid vaccine is safe.

More great reporting by @lizzylawrence.bsky.social

www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/f...

The WHO Global tuberculosis report 2025 is out!

TB is the world’s deadliest infectious killer, claiming over 1.2 million lives and affecting an estimated 10.7 million people last year

www.who.int/news-room/re...

Closing the deal: a G20 panel report on financing for pandemic threats Pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (pandemic PPR) stands at a precipice because of inadequate financing at a time of shifting geopolitical alignment in global health. In 2021, in response...

Thrilled to see the release of this vital G20 panel report on pandemic prevention/preparedness/response, providing key recommendations to address gaps in GHS financing.

Big thanks to the wonderful team of experts and the opportunity for GHSN to contribute!

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

📢The #GHS2026 Call for Abstracts has been extended to 1 Dec 2025, 11:59PM AEST!

We know many across the global health security community are balancing competing priorities - we hope this gives you the time to finalise your submissions.

Submit now: www.ghsconf.com/call-for-abs...

#GHS2026 Call For Abstracts 🌍

Theme 5: One Health
🐾 Zoonotic spillover
🌿 Environmental degradation
🤝 Multisectoral collaboration

🗓️ Deadline: 17 Nov 2025
👉https://ghsconf.com/call-for-abstracts/

#GHS2026 #GlobalHealthSecurity #OneHealth #PlanetaryHealth #Zoonoses #HealthForAll

UPDATE: The issue has now been resolved. You can submit your panel abstract using the following link: www.ghsconf.com/panel-submis...

Hi All
We wanted to share that our GHS2026 panel abstract submission page is taking a quick unscheduled break while we fix a technical issue. We’re on it and expect to be back online soon - thanks for bearing with us! The oral presentation abstract submission page is unaffected.

#GHS2026 Call for Abstracts 🌍

Theme 4: Pathogen Detection, Data Sharing & Information Hazards
🧬 Data Sharing & Equity
🔬 Biosurveillance & Capacity Building
💬 Info Hazards & Misinformation

If this fits your work, submit by 17 Nov 2025!

👉 www.ghsconf.com/call-for-abs...

#GlobalHealth #PublicHealth

#GHS2026 Call for Abstracts 🌍

Theme 3: Geopolitics & Global Health
🌐 Governing Global Health Security
🧭 Leadership & Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
⚖️ Global Health Law

Submit by 17 Nov 2025 > ghsconf.com/call-for-abs...

#GlobalHealthSecurity #HealthGovernance #Leadership

📱Amplify your brand at #GHS2026!

The Conference App keeps delegates connected — program, updates, speakers & more — with your logo front and centre.

Be the Official App Sponsor and stay top of mind all event long.

👉 Learn more: www.ghsconf.com/sponsorship-...
#GlobalHealthSecurity #EventMarketing