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Climate change, super driver of zoonotic diseases emergence?

12/09/2025

The two most pressing global health threats, epidemics and climate change, share common roots. These issues are reshaping interactions among humans, animals, and the environment, increasing contact between wildlife, livestock, and humans. To reduce risks It is essential to involve…

What it’s like to be on the Steering Committee?

12/09/2025

“Taking part in the Steering Committee is a rare opportunity to shape global approaches to pandemic prevention at their source.” Interview with Lucy Keatts, Senior One Health Advisor, Wildlife Conservation Society, and current member of PREZODE’s Steering Committee. Why is…

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Preventing vector-borne diseases through spatial modeling

04/09/2025

As part of PREACTS’ AfriCam project, Mauricianot Randriamihaja is working on the design of a spatial modeling system that can prevent mosquito outbreaks, complementing community surveillance in Madagascar. Mauricianot Randriamihaja, a PhD student from Madagascar, specializes in spatial modeling. He is…

Open Call for the Renewal of the Steering Committee

29/07/2025

As the initial term of the Steering Committee members is coming to an end, we are looking for new members or new candidacies of current SC members to join the Initiative’s governing body. Here are the terms of reference. The…

PREZODE International Platform: Call for Expressions of Interest 

30/06/2025

Ahead of the public procurement procedure scheduled for early September 2025, PREZODE is launching a call for expressions of interest (EOI). This step is part of the initial phase in developing its future international digital platform. A major mission of…

Climate Change, Super-Driver of Zoonotic Diseases Emergence

12/06/2025

Preventing the emergence of zoonotic diseases is a cross-sectoral issue that encompasses many challenges. Climate change appears to be one of these major drivers: As the planet faces the effects of climate change, the risk of zoonosis emergence increases. It…

El Salvador is in!

10/06/2025

On 5 June, the Republic of El Salvador signed the PREZODE Letter of Intent. This commitment marks the 30th country-level signature of the initiative.  The signing ceremony was held at the highest level of the Salvadoran state by the Minister…

Interview with Papa Seck

28/05/2025

There is a strong convergence of perspectives around the integration of research, local capacity building, and community co-construction. This alignment confirms that PREZODE is embedded within an evolving and increasingly coordinated international effort. Multilateral and bilateral engagements continue to strengthen…

Five laureates for the second phase of the PEPR PREZODE

09/05/2025

On April 7, 2025, the French National Research Agency (NRA) announced the five laureates of the second phase of the PEPR PREZODE program, entitled “Zoonotic diseases epidemiological surveillance and early warning systems“. The international jury of high-level experts, mandated by…

Job opening: PREZODE Secretary General

06/05/2025

We are opening the position of Secretary General to strengthen efforts to ensure both political support and institutional and financial sustainability. The position is based in Paris, France. Deadline for applications: May 31, 2025. Context PREZODE Governance is currently organized…