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HSP-ABM Host Working Group Meeting to Identify Opportunities to Strengthen National Biosafety Frameworks in Pakistan
On August 18, 2026, the Association for Biorisk Management (ABM) and Health Security Partners (HSP) convened a Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting in Islamabad to support the strengthening of Pakistan’s national biosafety frameworks, including the Pakistan Biosafety Rules, 2005 (amended 2024) and National Biosafety Guidelines, 2005 (amended 2024). The meeting focused on identifying opportunities to strengthen the existing frameworks in key areas, including dual-use research and dual-use … Continue Reading
August 26, 2026
GAIHN HAI Brazil
We’re excited to celebrate a new publication from our Global Action in Healthcare Network (GAIHN) team! The study, published in Microbiology Spectrum, examines healthcare-facility-based SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance in two tertiary-care hospitals in Brazil. Analyzing nearly 1,000 samples, the team identified 113 distinct SARS-CoV-2 lineages and demonstrated how healthcare-based surveillance can provide valuable insight into viral evolution and circulating lineages even in settings with … Continue Reading
August 19, 2026
Securing Biotechnology Research and Innovation Across Central Asia
Health Security Partners (HSP), in partnership with the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC), conducted a three-day workshop on Securing Biotechnology Research and Innovation Pipelines in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from August 10-12, 2026. The workshop brought together 36 participants from academic and industry institutions across the three countries. Through interactive discussions and exercises led by national and international subject matter … Continue Reading
August 11, 2026
Learning, Connecting, and Collaborating at APSIC 202
What a fantastic few days at the 12th International Congress of the Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC 2026) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! HSP, alongside our CDC colleagues, had a great time diving into the latest infection prevention and control research and hearing project outcomes from across the region. Beyond the sessions, some of the best moments came from reconnecting and building new relationships with colleagues doing this important work throughout … Continue Reading
August 03, 2026
HSP Advances Dual-Use Research Oversight Through Workshop in Türkiye
Health Security Partners (HSP) conducted a three-day workshop on Improving Oversight of Dual-use Research, Data, and Expertise in Research Communities in Türkiye from July 13-15, 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye, with participants from academic and research institutions across Türkiye. The workshop brought together 38 researchers to enhance risk mitigation practices and strengthen institutional governance and oversight for institutions conducting dual-use research. Through lectures led by local and … Continue Reading
July 23, 2026
From Principles to Practice: Advancing Genomic Data Security in the Philippines
From 6 - 8 July 2026, Health Security Partners brought together 32 participants from key genomic research institutions in the Philippines for a three-day workshop on protecting the sensitive genomic data at the heart of their work. Over three days, participants moved from principles to practice, mapping the cyberbiosecurity threat landscape, applying practical cyber hygiene and data-classification tools grounded in NIST and ISO frameworks, and working through a scenario-based incident response … Continue Reading
July 08, 2026
Building One Health leadership across Africa
From May 18-22, 2026, Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with U.S. CDC, Africa CDC, and AFENET, hosted a One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization (OHZDP) Africa Multi-Regional Facilitator Training in Nairobi, Kenya. Over the course of the training, government partners representing Ministries of Health, Agriculture, Wildlife, and Environment from 12 African countries U.S. CDC country offices across Africa, AFENET, Africa CDC, ECOWAS, FAO, and WOAH came together to build … Continue Reading
June 30, 2026
National Stakeholders Endorse Laboratory Emergency Guidelines for Pakistan Two-day National Consultative Workshop on Laboratory Emergency Guidelines
The Association for Biorisk Management (ABM), in collaboration with Health Security Partners (HSP), convened a two-day National Consultative Workshop on Laboratory Emergency Guidelines (LEGs) on June 12-13, 2026, in Lahore, Punjab. The workshop was attended by 23 senior policymakers and key stakeholders, including the Additional Secretary of Livestock, Punjab; Directors General of Livestock from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Sindh; Vice Chancellors; senior public health … Continue Reading
June 24, 2026
HSP and ROMCHIMICA Convene Workshop to Enhance Chemical Risk Management
Health Security Partners (HSP) and ROMCHIMICA cohosted a two-day workshop on Developing a Strategic Roadmap for Risk Management of Hazardous and Dual-Use Chemicals in Romania from May 20-21, 2026, in Bucharest, Romania. This training was sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction. Twenty-six participants from Romanian chemical industry and Romanian authorities, along with two representatives from Bulgarian chemical industry, attended the workshop. … Continue Reading
June 04, 2026
Advanced Biosafety Training Equips TNI Laboratory Professionals in Sumatra
Experts from HSP, Intreped Partners and Jacobs, served as the training team for the TNI Advanced Biosafety & Biosecurity and Biorisk Management Training Workshops, held from 18-22 May 2026, in Medan, Indonesia. This training for 16 clinical laboratory professionals from TNI hospitals in Sumatra was hosted at the Putri Hijau Army Hospital. Funded by the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), this is part of a multi-year engagement with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense that has now … Continue Reading
May 11, 2026
Building Stronger Research Security Frameworks for International Bioscience Collaboration
Health Security Partners (HSP) conducted a three-day workshop on Strengthening Institutional Research Security Oversight and International Collaboration in Bioscience Research from April 8-10, 2026, in Istanbul, Turkiye, with participants from academic and research institutions across Türkiye. The workshop brought together 36 researchers, technical specialists, and institutional representatives to discuss evolving challenges related to research security, cybersecurity awareness, incident … Continue Reading
April 16, 2026
Building Laboratory Biosafety Leadership in Indonesia Through TNI Training Initiative
Experts from HSP, Intreped Partners and Jacobs, served as the training team for the TNI Intermediate Biosafety & Biosecurity and Brisk Management Training Workshops, held from 2-6 February 2026, in Medan, Indonesia. This training for 16 clinical laboratory professionals from TNI hospitals in North Sumatra was hosted at the Putri Hijau Hospital. Funded by the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), this is part of a multi-year engagement with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense to build … Continue Reading
April 10, 2026
Southern Africa Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery (PHEPRR) Fellowship
What an extraordinary week in Johannesburg, South Africa! Fellows, mentors, facilitators, and partners from 8 countries came together for the in-person training week of the Southern Africa Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery (PHEPRR) Fellowship (March 22-27, 2026). Mozambique. Zambia. Zimbabwe. Eswatini. Malawi. South Africa. Botswana. Namibia. Fifteen mid-career public health professionals joined forces with mentors, ICAP at Columbia University, US CDC, and Health … Continue Reading
April 08, 2026
Health Security Partners at EpiNet Fiji as New PPHSN Allied Member
As a new Allied Member of Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network (PPHSN), Health Security Partners is proud to support and engage alongside regional leaders at last month’s EpiNet Technical Working Group in Nadi, Fiji. Our team had the privilege of participating in this important convening, where PPHSN brought together country representatives and technical partners to strengthen how EpiNet operates today—and how it will evolve for the future. EpiNet represents the strength of Pacific … Continue Reading
March 06, 2026
HHS Rolls Out RISC 2.0 to Boost Cybersecurity in Healthcare
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has rolled out a new RISC 2.0 cybersecurity module to safeguard healthcare facilities. The new cybersecurity module guides users through a series of questions about their policies and practices, scoring responses against the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and HHS Cybersecurity Performance Goals. Press … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
Strengthening One Health collaboration in the Philippines
In January 2026, U.S. CDC and Health Security Partners supported the One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization (OHZDP) in the Philippines, in collaboration with the Philippine Inter-Agency Committee on Zoonoses (PhilCZ). The workshop brought together representatives from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Department of Health (DOH), and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to engage across the human, animal, and environmental health sectors. The activity was … Continue Reading
January 27, 2026
HSP Scholarship Cohort 2024: Technical Progress Update
Health Security Partners (HSP) is pleased to share that, through our collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Indonesia Country Office, all current Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) scholarship recipients are progressing on schedule. During a virtual progress review on 6 Jan 2026, 8/8 scholars reported steady advancement: thesis proposal seminars completed or scheduled, all oral/poster presentation requirements fulfilled, and manuscripts in … Continue Reading
December 23, 2025
Happy Holidays from HSP!
As we close out 2025, we are grateful for your trust and partnership. HSP wishes you a joyful holiday season and continued health, success, and collaboration in … Continue Reading
December 05, 2025
HSP partners with Sention Threat Intelligence to host Cyberbiosecurity Workshop for Association for Biorisk Management-Pakistan trainers
From 3-5 December 2025, Health Security Partners partnered with Sention Threat Intelligence to host a Cyberbiosecurity Professional Development Workshop for 20 trainers from the Association for Biorisk Management-Pakistan. Over three days, participants built the skills needed to assess laboratories for cyberbiosecurity gaps and strengthen protections for biological data, systems, and digital infrastructure. Participants engaged in exercises, incident-response simulations, and practical … Continue Reading
December 01, 2025
UK announces large-scale AI project targeting antibiotic-resistant infections
New antibiotics are critically required to combat antimicrobial resistance worldwide. This recently announced Fleming Fund-GSK partnership will invest $59 M in multiple research areas to use artificial intelligence (AI) to design and deliver new drugs against drug-resistant bacterial infections. Click here to read … Continue Reading