HSP staff traveled to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, last week. We are grateful to our Tajik colleagues for their hospitality and the opportunity to experience their vibrant culture and savor their delicious cuisine. HSP, staff visited iconic landmarks such as the Navruz Palace, the spice bazaar, and the breathtaking Safed Dara. (fb)

The World Health Organization states that 305 million people worldwide are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, including medical care and support for disease surveillance, due to worldwide conflict and epidemics. On January 16, 2025, the WHO launched its Health Emergency Appeal for 2025. The appeal addresses priorities and resources needed to combat 42 ongoing critical global health emergencies that are noted to have grown in scale. In 2025, HSP will continue its work to strengthen global health security by building local capacity to combat global health crises, as well as to work to prevent them. The WHO’s call to action is confirmation that the work being done within the global health community is vital to the individuals and communities that are in need, and that this need only grows every year. HSP is grateful to our partnerships across the globe, without whom we would not be able to accomplish our work, and we look forward to furthering our work to strengthen global health security in the coming years. You can find the recording of the live stream event here: https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2025/01/16/default-calendar/who-s-health-emergency-appeal-2025. (fb)