Concurrent with the 32nd Rapid Exchange Forum, the fourth 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 fourth Special Edition REF were:

• European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) - Christian Wimmer
• European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) – Marie Heloury & Ettore Severi
• European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) – Federico Pratellesi
• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) – Gaetan Lafortune
• European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (OBS) - Matthias Wismar