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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
January 22, 2025
Benchtop to Bedside Use of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Data: CRO Workshop
Last month, India Bowman, HSP’s Senior Program Specialist had the privilege of attending the "Benchtop to Bedside Use of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Data: CRO Workshop" in Bangkok, Thailand. This event brought together hospital teams from Cambodia, Brunei, Thailand, and Vietnam, all united in the shared goal of addressing and mitigating the impact of Carbapenem-Resistant Organisms (CROs) within their facilities and across their respective countries. As a former infection preventionist with … Continue Reading
January 08, 2025
HSP is in Thailand to support the ASEAN-US Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)
HSP is in Thailand to support the ASEAN-US Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) in its final training module. During the next three weeks, 26 public health professionals from all 10 ASEAN member states will complete training in PHEM topics like Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication, Role of Law Enforcement, Risk Assessment, and Rapid Response Teams, among other. The goal is to build of cadre of PHEM professionals that are prepared and networked with each … Continue Reading
December 20, 2024
Happy Holidays from HSP!
As we wrap up another year of dedication to improving global health security, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to our colleagues, partners, and communities worldwide. Your commitment and collaboration have made all the difference. May this holiday season bring you joy, peace, and time to recharge for the exciting work ahead. Here’s to a healthier, happier, and more resilient future for all! We look forward to another year of working together to create a stronger, healthier and … Continue Reading
December 17, 2024
Request for Proposals
Request for Proposal (RFP)Conditions and RequirementsTyphoid fever, caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, poses a severe public health threat in Pakistan, with rising cases of both multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) strains. While MDR typhoid resists chloramphenicol, ampicillin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, XDR strains also resist third-generation cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones, complicating treatment efforts significantly. As these resistant … Continue Reading
December 17, 2024
Benchtop to bedside use of antimicrobial-resistance data: Detection, prevention, and response to carbapenem resistance in SE Asia
HSP supported the CDC workshop, "Benchtop to bedside use of antimicrobial-resistance data: Detection, prevention, and response to carbapenem resistance in SE Asia", in Bangkok, Thailand from December 11-13. The event brought together interdisciplinary hospitals teams from across the region, as well as Ministry of Health representatives and international experts, to discuss CPO resistance detection and response with the goal of strengthening coordination on this issue within healthcare … Continue Reading
December 16, 2024
International Collaboration during the Pandemic: Lessons Learned and Ways Forward for Building Pandemic Resilience from a Biosafety and Biosecurity Perspective
HSP with funding support from the State Department Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) hosted a two-day regional capstone meeting, "International Collaboration during the Pandemic: Lessons Learned and Ways Forward for Building Pandemic Resilience from a Biosafety and Biosecurity Perspective" in Singapore on 5-6 December 2024. This capstone meeting marked the culmination of a series of engagements in 2023-2024, bringing together … Continue Reading
December 13, 2024
Advancing Biosecurity: Building a Sustainable Framework for Brazil
Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with the U.S. State Department's Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) and Brazilian Society for Biosafety and Biosecurity (SB3), hosted a two-day workshop on “Advancing Biosecurity: Building a Sustainable Framework for Brazil” from December 9-10, 2024 in Brasília, Brazil. Building on efforts that began in September 2024, this workshop brought together 10 stakeholders from across Brazil to develop a regulatory framework for biosecurity. National … Continue Reading
December 10, 2024
Excellence in Cyberbiosecurity Workshop: Standard Operating Procedure Development for the Nigerian Life Science Sector
Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with the U.S. State Department's Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP), CRDF Global, and the Nigerian Biological Safety Association (NiBSA), hosted a four-day “Excellence in Cyberbiosecurity Workshop: Standard Operating Procedure Development for the Nigerian Life Science Sector” from November 18-21, 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria. The workshop brought together 23 participants from across Nigeria. Subject matter experts, from Sention, presented on various … Continue Reading
December 06, 2024
HSP Collaborates Again with the Ministry of Health and Balai Besar Pelatihan Kesehatan Ciloto (BBPK) for Continued Partnership
Health Security Partners is excited to kick off our second year of collaboration with Ministry of Health, Balai Besar Pelatihan Kesehatan Ciloto (BBPK) as they lead the Frontline & Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) activities in Indonesia! ???? This partnership underscores the power of global teamwork in advancing health security. Together, we are strengthening public health systems and empowering frontline health workers in Indonesia. Our work wouldn’t be possible … Continue Reading
December 05, 2024
2024 Outstanding Firefighters of the Philippines
HSP would like to congratulate SFO1 Raymart S. De Guzman for being named one of the 2024 Outstanding Firefighters of the Philippines! Having worked with SFO1 De Guzman, we’ve witnessed firsthand the dedication, expertise, and passion that earned him this well-deserved recognition. Join us in giving a huge round of applause to this remarkable individual—congratulations on this amazing … Continue Reading
December 03, 2024
Chemical Risk Assessment for HazMat/ CBRN Response
HSP, in collaboration with the CBRN Society of Indonesia, hosted a four day, multinational train-the-trainer training entitled Chemical Risk Assessment for HazMat/ CBRN Response on 18-21 November 2024 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The training was funded by the U.S. State Department's Chemical Security Program (CSP) and was attended by members of the Indonesian, Philippine, Thai, and Malaysian first responder communities. The training was comprised of lectures and case studies followed by practical … Continue Reading