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WHO is convening a global research and innovation forum to mobilize international action in response to the #2019nCoV 👉 bit.ly/2vdzufH

@WHOWPRO @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @pahowho @DrTedros The forum will bring together key players:
-leading scientists
-public health agencies
-ministries of health
-research funders
pursuing critical #2019nCoV animal & public health research & the development of vaccines, therapeutics & diagnostics, among other innovations.

@WHOWPRO @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @pahowho @DrTedros Participants will discuss several areas of research, including identifying the source of the virus as well as sharing of biological samples and genetic sequences. bit.ly/2vdzufH #2019nCoV

@WHOWPRO @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @pahowho @DrTedros Experts will build on existing SARS and MERS coronavirus research and identify knowledge gaps and research priorities in order to accelerate scientific information and medical products most needed to minimize the impact of the #2019nCoV outbreak. bit.ly/2vdzufH

@WHOWPRO @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @pahowho @DrTedros The meeting is expected to produce a global research agenda for the #2019nCoV, setting priorities and frameworks that can guide which projects are undertaken first. bit.ly/2vdzufH

@WHOWPRO @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @pahowho @DrTedros This will also fast-track the development and evaluation of effective diagnostic tests, vaccines and medicines, while establishing mechanisms for affordable access to vulnerable populations and facilitating community engagement.
bit.ly/2vdzufH #2019nCoV

@WHOWPRO @WHOAFRO @WHOSEARO @WHO_Europe @WHOEMRO @pahowho @DrTedros Setting clear global research priorities for the #2019nCoV should lead to more efficient investments, high-quality research and synergies among global researchers. bit.ly/2vdzufH