EPI-WIN digest 68 - Attributes of pathogen genomic data platforms supporting timely and equitable sharing

Overview

The International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) is a global network of pathogen genomic actors, brought together by the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, to accelerate progress in pathogen genomics, and improve public health decision-making.  To inform country capacity building activities the webinar series aims to provide a forum for expert and evidence-based discussions on the role of genomics with a focus on providing high level context to countries and funders about its utility in various settings.  This webinar series has been prepared in collaboration with colleagues at Taskforce for Global Health and Science for Africa Foundation. 

WHO has recently published a technical document on “Attributes and principles of genomic data-sharing platforms supporting surveillance of pathogens with epidemic and pandemic potential”. It describes attributes and delineates operational principles of pathogen genomic data-sharing platforms (PGDSPs) to support effective, timely and equitable sharing and access to genomic data from pathogens with epidemic and pandemic potential.