In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted society, affecting economic, societal, and health sectors globally. GitHub is hosting a panel discussion at GitHub Universe 2020, led by Mala Kumar, with experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) to explore initiatives in early detection, verification, and risk assessment of pandemics like COVID-19. The panel will emphasize the importance of international collaboration in public health, a principle long upheld by global governments and organizations, and highlight GitHub's role in facilitating open source technology solutions for modern public health challenges. The event aims to engage individuals and organizations in contributing to WHO open source projects addressing current and future public health issues.