Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Infectious Hazards (STAG-IH)
Contact information: [email protected]
Terms of reference
The main functions of the STAG-IH are to:
• Assess the global context of infectious diseases;
• Provide analysis and advice on priority setting for WHO’s strategies and activities;
• Review information about new and emerging infectious diseases and ongoing outbreaks;
• Provide analysis and advice on innovative collaborations and partnerships;
• Provide technical and scientific advice on issues related to the Pandemic Emergency Financing Facility (PEF) and the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB).
Meetings, activities & reports
Meetings and activities
Regular meetings (June and December)
- The 4th face-to-face meeting, December 2019
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The 3rd face-to-face meeting, June 2019
pdf, 445kb -
The 2nd face-to-face meeting, December 2018
pdf, 540kb -
Ad Hoc Preparatory Meeting for Establishment of WHE Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Infectious Hazards (STAG-IH), May 2018
pdf, 1.12Mb
Ad hoc meetings
Publications
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STAG-IH views on community mask use Update
pdf, 480kb
25 May 2020 -
Letter to WHO DG – STAG-IH views on lockdowns
pdf, 60kb
12 May 2020 -
STAG-IH views on community mask use
pdf, 501kb
6 April 2020 -
Lancet: COVID-19: towards controlling of a pandemic
pdf, 200kb
16 March 2020 -
Lancet: COVID-19: what is next for public health?
pdf, 649kb
12 February 2020 -
Lancet: The truth about PHEICs
pdf, 141kb
5 July 2019 -
Ebola in DRC: Recommendations
pdf, 585kb
16th June 2019
Membership
The STAG-IH has between 10 and 15 members or temporary advisers, who serve in their personal capacity and who are selected by WHO taking into consideration inter alia their technical expertise, geographical representation and gender balance.
Current members and temporary advisors: