5 August, 2024
COVID-19
Global health
Research capacity strengthening
Facilitated by the UK Collaborative on Development Research (UKCDR), the Epidemic Preparedness and Response Group (EPRG) brings together research funders and partners to enhance coordination in epidemic research. The group focuses primarily on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) but its remit extends globally due to the cross-border nature of infectious diseases.
As the EPRG concludes its first four-year period, from 2020 to 2023, this report summarises the group’s joint action during the period. It presents an overview of the group, highlights research initiatives led by members, and presents members’ reflections on the relevance and future of the EPRG.
Achievements from the reporting period include:
- Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic;
- Tackling Ebola outbreaks; and
- Strengthening epidemic preparedness in the UK and globally.