Driving Innovative Financing for Infectious Diseases

The escalating threat of infectious diseases amplified by climate change and overburdened health systems demands immediate and strategic collaborative actions. This session will convene key stakeholders to address the critical funding gap in late-stage R&D for infectious diseases across South and Southeast Asia.

Leveraging insights from AVPN's pioneering landscaping study on Innovative Financing for Infectious Diseases in the region, we will explore viable financial models ready to be operationalised. Participants will discuss collaborative models to accelerate health R&D and access to life-saving therapeutics to build resilient health ecosystems across Asia.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the funding gaps and systemic challenges in late-stage R&D for infectious diseases in South and Southeast Asia.
• Gain insights into innovative financing mechanisms that can de-risk investment and unlock catalytic capital.
• Discuss practical approaches and challenges for adapting and applying financing tools across diverse country contexts in the region.