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The dangers are real.

Biological threats—natural, intentional or accidental—could kill millions and cost billions.

As COVID-19 has vividly demonstrated, the risk of a catastrophic biological event is magnified by an increasingly interconnected world, challenged by political instability, urbanization, climate change, and new technologies that make it easier, cheaper, and faster to create and engineer pathogens.

228 Million+ Global cases of COVID-19

38.9 The average 2021 GHS Index score, showing that global preparedness for epidemics and pandemics is fundamentally weak

170+ The number of experts participating in NTI | bio’s Global Biosecurity Dialogue across 40+ countries and organizations.

We can create a safer world.

Biological risks are growing. All countries must prepare to prevent and respond.

Addressing biological threats is a shared responsibility between governments and the private sector. NTI | bio fosters new thinking, tests solutions, and advocates for change.

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Global Health Security Index

The GHS Index highlights individual country needs, boost compliance with international standards, and create better understanding of global capabilities to prevent, detect, and respond to biological threats.

Biosecurity Innovation and Risk Reduction Initiative

Advances in biotechnology outpace national governments’ ability to provide needed oversight to prevent accidents or deliberate misuse of dangerous biological agents.

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NTI offers solutions.

NTI | bio Proposes New Solutions to Prevent Bioweapons Development and Use

News Dec 19, 2024

NTI | bio Proposes New Solutions to Prevent Bioweapons Development and Use

During the fifth session of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Working Group meetings, NTI | bio presented solutions that could effectively reduce the risk of bioweapons development and use by states and other powerful actors.