Global Health Security
The rapid global movement of people, animals, and goods increases the risks that a local public health crisis could escalate into a worldwide catastrophe. In 2012, the Stimson Global Health Security Program will explore the costs of strengthening health systems in developing nations -- and the costs of failing to do so. Our "From the Global to the Local" program will engage health leaders in Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa to understand how they define preparedness for outbreaks and emergencies that could spill across borders, and to build a case for partnerships in capacity-building. Read more
Current Research
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From the Global to the Local: IHR 2005
Welcome! The purpose of the IHR portal is to serve as a 'One Stop Shop' resource and a virtual forum for all information related to the International Health Regulations (2005). You will find news, research, and information on implementation of the IHR (2005). This project is managed by the Stimson Center's Global Health Security Program in close collaboration with the
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The International Flow of Risk
Greater economic integration, changing human behavior and technological innovation present unique challenges for the 21st century. Constituting a web of interdependency and transfer of risk, the Global Health Security team aims to examine contemporary, transboundary trends through the lens of public health and global security
Mega Cities: The Nexus of Risk
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Sustainable Finance for Health
The sustainable finance for health arm of the Global Health Security teams works to produce quantitative analysis of a growing and changing donor landscape as it pertains to sustainable development financing, health and security.
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Videos
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July 25, 2012
One Billion Strong Publication Launch -
May 22, 2012
Book Event: Security and Development in Global Politics -
October 14, 2010
CDC Director Thomas F. Frieden Talks About Evidence-Based Global Health Interventions
