GOARN is a collaboration of existing institutions and networks, constantly alert and ready to respond. The network pools human and technical resources for rapid identification, confirmation and response to outbreaks of international importance. 25–29 October 2016, Dead Sea, Jordan – The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) is a global technical partnership, coordinated by WHO. For several years, GOARN has provided expertise and technical resources globally for field investigation of and response to public health emergencies.