act now to prepare for
the next pandemic
When a new infectious disease strikes, speed is everything. During the COVID-19 pandemic, safe vaccines were developed in a record-breaking 300 days – saving millions of lives globally. Yet modelling by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) shows that if a vaccine had been ready within 100 days, an estimated eight million more lives could have been saved.
Outbreaks do not respect borders. Investing in global pandemic preparedness through CEPI’s ‘100 Day Mission’ protects our NHS, prevents crippling domestic economic lockdowns, and safeguards communities worldwide. From building a prototype vaccine library against emerging diseases to funding pioneering clinical trials for mothers and infants facing Mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo, CEPI builds the resilient health systems we all rely on.
However, our global health security remains under threat. Although the UK championed the 100 Day Mission during its 2021 G7 presidency, the UK Government recently pledged only ‘up to £100 million’ to CEPI’s latest replenishment. This is a significant drop from its previous £160 million commitment, and the phrase ‘up to’ leaves concerning room for further cuts at a critical moment.
As a leader in global health, the UK must honour its commitments and ensure we are prepared before the next crisis hits.
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Securing UK leadership in global pandemic preparedness and fulfilling the CEPI pledge
[Name]
I am writing to you as a constituent deeply concerned about global health security and the UK’s role in preventing future pandemics. Recent years have demonstrated the devastating impact of being unprepared for infectious disease outbreaks – straining our NHS, shuttering local high street businesses, and costing the nation billions in emergency borrowing.
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) plays a critical role in keeping us safe. Through its ambitious ‘100 Day Mission’ to develop safe, effective vaccines against new health threats within 100 days, CEPI aims to contain outbreaks before they become global crises. Modelling indicates that had a vaccine been available within 100 days during COVID-19, eight million lives could have been saved worldwide. CEPI’s ongoing work – such as trialling Mpox vaccines for vulnerable mothers and infants in the Democratic Republic of Congo – strengthens global health security that directly protects us at home.
However, I am deeply concerned by the UK Government’s recent pledge of ‘up to £100 million’ to CEPI. This figure already represents a sharp reduction from the £160 million committed during the previous replenishment period, and the phrase ‘up to’ leaves worrying ambiguity over whether even this reduced funding will be delivered in full. Shortchanging global health infrastructure risks leaving us vulnerable to future health emergencies and undermines the UK’s reputation as a dependable global partner.
Investing in pandemic preparedness is a vital investment in our NHS, our domestic economy, and global resilience. I urge you to write to the Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, asking him to:
- Fulfil the full £100 million pledge to CEPI without further cuts or ambiguity.
- Show bold leadership by championing international development spending and pandemic preparedness as fundamental pillars of UK foreign policy.
Thank you for your time and representation. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
[Full name]
[Address]