GloPID-R’s regional hub strategy focuses on regional research priorities, capacity building and funder engagement. A total of four hubs are planned. Each regional hub works closely with the Central Secretariat to ensure alignment with the GloPID-R prioritiesand to support better coordination and efficiency of research activities.

While resource-limited countries are more vulnerable to outbreaks of diseases with epidemic and pandemic potential, they are often less equipped to prepare for and respond to them. GloPID-R’s hub approach is intended to help address the outbreak preparedness and response challenges specific to each region by taking into account their unique needs and gaps.