The session brought together leading experts to explore how resilient laboratory systems underpin effective preparedness, detection, and response to emerging health threats.
Drawing on experiences from Southeast Asia, the discussion highlighted how sustained investment in laboratory systems, supported by the Mérieux Foundation, is helping countries strengthen preparedness, enhance surveillance, and build more resilient health systems.
The exchange underscored the importance of translating global commitments into practical, country-driven action through long-term partnerships and a One Health approach. The lively discussion continued beyond its scheduled time, reflecting the strong interest in laboratory capacity as a cornerstone of global health security.
The session also created opportunities to engage with governments, international organizations, regional institutions, and donors, reinforcing the Mérieux Foundation’s commitment to advancing collaborative solutions that strengthen health security worldwide.
