High Threat Pathogens

The SEA Region is considered a “hotspot” for emerging and reemerging infectious diseases and high threat pathogens, including those with pandemic potential. Several pathogens have emerged or re-emerged in the region or spread widely following introduction and established endemicity.


Review of annual activities of High Threat Pathogen Management

Featured Stories

Appraisal of peer-reviewed published medical literature from 2000–2021 on Influenza from the WHO’s South East Asia Region

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Technical support to implement “Ending cholera - the global roadmap to 2030 “ in WHO SEA region

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Identifying short and medium term activities to build sustainable sequencing capacities for the region

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Plans to launch a Global Arbovirus Initiative for the South East Asia (SEA) Region

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Developing a roadmap to combat Nipah virus infection in the region

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WHO South-East Asia Region’s efforts to strengthen national laboratories during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Cooperative Agreement between WHO’s Regional Office for SEA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA on Surveillance and Response to Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza by WHO Regional Offices

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