In 2020 the world changed, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across every continent.

The implications for health systems, the economy, and our society were profound. The scale of global inequalities was exposed. In some countries, the health systems have been decimated by the pandemic. Perhaps for the first time, we were reminded how vulnerable we all are.

Diseases do not respect geographical boundaries and a more connected world means we are all invested in better health outcomes for everyone. No matter what advances we make in science and medicine, the impact will be limited if we cannot address access and capacity issues.

To achieve global health security, we need to strengthen health systems and bridge health inequalities. A highly trained health workforce is critical to building resilience and address major challenges such as emerging infections, pandemics and resistance through global efforts.

Our 125 Anniversary Campaign aims to do this, by investing in brilliant people and partnerships to bridge the gap in health and scientific capacity around the world.