Indo-Pacific health security alliance (IPhsa)
The Indo-Pacific health security alliance (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:
Enhance regional health security through integrated and appropriate civil-military cooperation and partnership.

Mission:
To reduce impact of global health security threats and enhance national and regional resilience through an effective equitable and sustainable civil-military framework integrated with other global health initiatives to support prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.

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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,
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.The visit was sponsored by Joint Health Command,
IPhsa Reports and Agreements


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

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.

Terms of Reference of the Indo-Pacific Health Security Alliance

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

Indo-Pacific Health Security Alliance 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.

Memorandum of Cooperation Between USINDOPACOM and Australian Defence Force (ADF) 03 May 2022

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.