BRIDGE unites public and private sector partners to define sustainable solutions for trusted disease intelligence and data sharing mechanisms so decision-makers can make informed and timely decisions during both pandemic and non-pandemic times.
These focus areas play a critical role in defining the necessary infrastructure, collaborations, and innovations needed to safeguard global health security.

Collaboration with countries to support and accelerate existing national plans.

Development of a blueprint for action that defines tools, processes, protocols and requirements for integrated and interoperable systems.

Identification of new use cases, business models, and financial mechanisms to expand and enhance disease intelligence.

Build trust, collaboration, and consensus in a fragmented ecosystem to deliver benefits of disease surveillance.
In a rapidly evolving world marked by climate change, technological advancements, and shifting geopolitics, there is need and opportunity to establish data infrastructure linking diverse industries to better understand disease trends and risk factors. Such capabilities can inform public health decisions and company operations, resulting in more resilient institutions and systems.

Accelerate diagnostics, surveillance, drug, and vaccine development by informing R&D priorities. Ensure equitable access to countermeasures and interventions.

Build resiliency in supply networks. Optimize inventory management and distribution, especially for critical health supplies.

Enhance epidemic risk assessment to inform insurance models. Explore innovative financing mechanisms for preparedness and response.

Integration of new technologies and innovations at scale that can link and drive insights across sectors.

Integrate environmental data to model and predict disease transmission patterns. Support climate adaptation planning to reduce health risks.

Anticipate threats and protect agricultural and livestock health. Enhancing the One Health approach to security and safety.

Use satellite imagery and technology to enable new data connections. Ensure traveler health and operational continuity.

Coordinate cross-sectoral action to enhance industry resiliency and minimize economic impacts and travel restrictions. Rebuild passenger confidence.

Safeguard consumer wellbeing and prepare for shifting purchasing behaviors during pandemic and non-pandemic times.

Protect workforce health and operational safety in high-risk environments. Ensure business continuity and mitigate economic impacts of health disruptions.
BRIDGE Alliance (Biosecurity Readiness through Intelligence, Data, and Global Engagement)
A World Economic Forum Initiative