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The Indo-Pacific health alliance for security (IPhsa) plays a critical role in enhancing health security across the Indo-Pacific region by fostering collaboration between civilian and military sectors. Through integrated efforts, IPhsa helps mitigate global health security threats and strengthen national and regional resilience. By bolstering the capacity of civilian and military entities, IPhsa aims to strengthen partnerships, counter malign influences, and improve readiness, ultimately contributing to peace, security, and prosperity in a free and resilient Indo-Pacific.

Vision: To integrate civil-military cooperation and sustained health security partnerships contributing to a prepared and resilient Indo-Pacific region.

Mission: To counter global health security threats, strengthen regional resilience, and expand civil-military collaboration with like-minded partners and to enhance shared capabilities to safeguard the Indo-Pacific region.

For any questions or additional details, please feel free to reach out to us at IPhsa@us.navy.mil

     
 
December 2025

IPhsa coming to Japan in 2025!

Japan has agreed to host IPhsa during the Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange, December 2-5th! For any questions or additional details, please feel free to reach out to us at IPhsa@us.navy.mil.

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IPhsa News
May 8, 2025

Papua New Guinea hosts the USINDOPACOM and Australian Defence Force IPhsa event

PORT MORESBY — Papua New Guinea hosts U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the Australian Defence Force co-chaired the IPhsa event in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, from May 6-8.
Oct. 4, 2024

IPhsa at ICMM: Strengthening Indo-Pacific Health Security

During the International Committee for Military Medicine (ICMM) 45th World Congress “Military Medicine Shaping Global Health” held in Brisbane from September 22-27, 2024.
June 17, 2024

Strengthening Military-Civilian Relations and Partnerships on Global Health Security

The Australian Defence Force and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command co-hosted the Military Civilian Health Security Summit in Sydney, June 16-17, bringing together 23 Indo-Pacific partner nations, international organizations, NGOs and academics to facilitate improved coordination and collaboration between military and civilian groups to better prevent, detect and respond to health security threats.
May 18, 2022

US Delegation Visits Australia to Enhance Health System Interoperability

SYDNEY, Australia – A U.S. health delegation headed by Rear Adm. Pamela Miller, Command Surgeon for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Maj. Gen. Michael Place, Commanding General of 18th Medical Command, visited Australia from April 25 to May 4, 2022, to enhance Australian-U.S. health interoperability.
IPhsa Reports and Agreements

IPhsa Summary Report 6-8 May 2025

The following report summarizes the three day IPhsa event hosted by Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) in Port Moresby, co-chaired by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM).

2025 Terms of Reference of the IPhsa

This document provides terms of reference for the IPhsa (8 May 2025) to include the following signatories: U.S., Australia and Papua New Guinea.

IPhsa Readout ICMM 26 September 2024

IPhsa at the 45th International Committee for Military Medicine World Congress, 26 September 2024, Brisbane Australia.

Military-Civilian Health Security Summit Summary Report 16-17 June 2024

The following report encapsulates the key highlights, outcomes, and action points that emerged from the IPhsa working group meeting. By harnessing the expertise and dedication of the participants, this initiative aims to create a robust alliance that will contribute to building health security resilience in the region.

2024 Terms of Reference of the IPhsa

This document provides terms of reference for the IPhsa (17 June 2024).

IPhsa Summary Report 18-19 July 2023

The following report encapsulates the key highlights, outcomes, and action points that emerged from the IPhsa working group meeting. By harnessing the expertise and dedication of the participants, this initiative aims to create a robust alliance that will contribute to building health security resilience in the region.

2022 Memorandum of Cooperation Between USINDOPACOM and Australian Defence Force

The U.S Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), a represented by the Jo7, and the Australian Defense Force (ADF), as represented by the Joint Health Command (JHC) share a joint interest in fostering and advancing health security in the Indo-Pacific region.

 

Resources

National Civil-Military Health Collaboration Framework for Strengthening Health Emergency Preparedness

World Health Organization: This report highlights the critical role of military assistance in responding to natural and environmental disasters, as well as public health emergencies. It emphasizes the importance of civil-military collaboration in enhancing emergency preparedness and response, advocating for stronger partnerships between public health and military sectors to optimize resources and coordination.

Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework

World Health Organization: The document outlines a comprehensive strategy for addressing public health emergencies in the Asia Pacific region, which includes diverse health threats like infectious diseases, climate-related disasters, and antimicrobial resistance. Building on past frameworks, the document introduces a six-domain approach encompassing leadership, preparedness, response, resilience, support, and continuous improvement to strengthen regional health security systems.