The Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Program (EPaPP) at the Global Health Institute (GHI) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) is organizing the second Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness Forum in the Middle East and North Africa (PEPP MENA) 2025. 

Building on the success of the 2024 PEPP MENA Forum, this year’s event will focus on strengthening global health security by positioning preparedness as the foundation of early anticipatory action. 

The Forum will convene health professionals, policymakers, academics, civil society, and development partners. Key highlights include the launch of the Certificate in Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness (CEPP), the first program of its kind in the region, alongside keynote addresses and two high-level panel discussions exploring regional capacity gaps and sustainable pathways to global health security.

Your participation will be an opportunity to engage with leading experts, gain fresh insights, and contribute to shaping actionable solutions for preparedness in the MENA region.

 Please register by October 1, 2025. 

Date and Time: Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (Beirut Time)

Location: American University of Beirut, College Hall Auditorium, Beirut, Lebanon

A reminder including the full agenda and other logistical details will be sent to you upon confirmation, prior to the event.

For more information, contact us at ghi@aub.edu.lb.