Concurrent with the 23rd Rapid Exchange Forum, the third Special Edition REF took place. To avoid duplication of work, we believe it is highly relevant to be aware of other international activities, mechanisms and expert groups already in place, or established during the pancemic, which exchange information on population health developments that require rapid action. 

To shed light on such activities, REF Special Editions invite key guests from relevant international organisations to report on their main activities, boards/expert groups, and different COVID-19 actions.

The guest speakers for the third Special Edition REF were:

• World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/EURO) – David Novillo Ortiz 
• European Medicines Agency (EMA) – Rosa Gonzalez-Quevedo 
• Vaccination Task Force Portugal – Admiral Henrique Gouveia e Melo