Thursday, 9 June 2022

Information for Journalists

Preliminary report from the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO)

The preliminary report from the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO) to WHO has been published today, and can be accessed here: https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/scientific-advisory-group-on-the-origins-of-novel-pathogens-report

It represents ongoing work of the SAGO and represents their work that is in progress.  Further reports by the SAGO will be provided as discussions continue.

See also:

• WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the  Member State Information Session, June 9
• The Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO)

Media resources:

• Video of Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, SAGO Secretariat: https://who.canto.global/b/JI74V
• Video of Dr Marietjie Venter, SAGO chair, Dr Jean-Claude Manuguerra, SAGO Vice-chair and Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, SAGO Secretariat: https://who.canto.global/b/OFU5B

Media contacts:
mediainquiries@who.int

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