Global COVID-19 Research and Innovation Forum
The World Health Organization will host a global COVID-19 Research and Innovation Forum on 13-14 May 2021 between 13:00 – 18:00 (on both days) Central European Time (CET).
The goals of the Global Forum are two-fold:
Goal 1: To continue to accelerate research that can contribute to containing the spread of COVID-19 and facilitate that those affected receive optimal care; while integrating innovation fully within each research area.
Goal 2: To support research priorities in a way that leads to the development of global research platforms, aiding preparedness for the next unforeseen epidemic and encouraging accelerated research, development and equitable access to effective interventions including but not limited to diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines.