Sylvie Briand

Sylvie Briand

Switzerland, Genève
Director of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention Dept. at World Health Organisation
Profession: Director
Industry: Healthcare, Life Sciences

About:

Dr Sylvie Briand, MD, PhD, MPH is Director of the Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention dept. (EPP) at the World Health Organization. EPP develops global strategies to combat epidemics & pandemics like COVID-19, monkeypox, Zika, Influenza and other emerging pathogens with pandemic potential. For over 20 years, she led efforts in managing acute global infectious risks, and in the development of global multi-sectoral and multi-partners coordination for epidemics and pandemics.

languages

English, French

Expertise:

Infectious DiseasesPublic Health

Experience:

World Health Organisation

Director of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention Dept. at World Health Organisation

November 2012 - Present • Geneve, Switzerland

WHO develops global strategies for the prevention and control of epidemic-prone diseases, such as yellow fever, cholera and influenza. With partners from a wide range of technical, scientific and social fields, WHO brings together all globally available resources to counter these high-threat infectious hazards and scale these strategies to regional and country levels.
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