The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) will host a virtual event on Thursday, 26 March 2026, from 13:00 to 14:30 CET, marking the official launch of the modernized Global Early Warning System (GLEWS+) platform and its new public website.
GLEWS+ is a flagship One Health intelligence mechanism jointly established by FAO, WHO and WOAH to strengthen collaboration across sectors and improve the early detection of health threats. By bringing together the complementary expertise of the three Organizations, GLEWS+ supports the identification of signals, the joint assessment of potential risks, and the timely communication of information to guide action.
Mechanisms such as GLEWS+ are increasingly important global early warning, as emerging and re-emerging health threats at the human–animal–ecosystem interface continue to pose significant risks to global health security. Increasing interconnectedness, environmental change, intensification of livestock systems, and global mobility highlight the need for stronger mechanisms for timely detection, coordinated risk assessment and joint action.
During the upcoming event, participants will be introduced to the modernized GLEWS+ platform and the new public website and will learn how One Health intelligence contributes to early warning, joint risk assessment and coordinated responses to emerging health threats. The event will also bring together experts to reflect on One Health intelligence and how to advance the broader global health security agenda.
For more information, visit the event webpage or contact us at GLEWS@fao.org.