Report on the 2025 Indo-Pacific Health Security Alliance Meeting in Papua New Guinea: strengthening civil–military coordination for health emergency preparedness and response
10.5365/wpsar.2025.16.3.1310
- Author:
Air Commodore Nicole dos Santos
1
;
Lieutenant Colonel (Dr) Peter Kaminiel
2
;
Sean T Casey
3
Author Information
1. Joint Health Command, Australian Defence Force, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
2. Papua New Guinea Defence Forces, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
3. World Health Organization Western Pacific Regional Office, Manila, Philippines; School of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
civilian-military coordination;
health security;
health emergency;
military
- From:
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
2025;16(3):16-18
- CountryWHO-WPRO
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This report reflects on the Indo-Pacific Health Security Alliance Meeting held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea in May 2025. It considers the importance of civil–military coordination in health emergency preparedness and response in the Indo-Pacific Region, and highlights efforts to align resources and capabilities to better serve the needs of populations affected by health emergencies.
- Full text:2025121811313408525wpsar-16-1310 dos Santos - FINAL.pdf
