Global Health Security Conference: linkages between pandemic preparedness and laboratory capacity

The fourth Global Health Security Conference (GHS2026) will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from June 9 to 12, 2026.

As we face growing threats such as emerging infectious diseases, escalating climate-related health emergencies, and the erosion of trust in public health institutions, the need for collective action has never been greater. These challenges demand coordinated, cross-sectoral responses that are grounded in evidence, equity, and innovation.

GHS2026 will bring together global leaders, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and shape the future of health security. By uniting voices across disciplines and borders, we aim to build a safer, healthier, and more resilient world for all.

Moderator

Rebecca Katz, Center for Global Health Science and Security, Georgetown University Medical Center

Program

• Global Health Security

  Rebecca Katz, Center for Global Health Science and Security, Georgetown University Medical Center

• Building Laboratory Preparedness in Southeast Asia: Lessons from Laos

  Dr. Rattanaxay Phetsouvanh, acting Laos Country Representative, Mérieux Foundation

• Health and Veterinary Laboratory Integration in Pandemic Preparedness

  Keith Hamilton, Senior Programme Manager Biological Threat Reduction, World Organisation for Animal Health

• Laboratory Strengthening, Biosafety, and Operational Resilience

  Dr. Ann Cornish, Biorisk Officer, Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory