Country Health Emergency Preparedness and International Health Regulations

Part of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme’s mission is to support countries and territories to strengthen their preparedness in line with the International Health Regulations (2005). We also support their operational readiness for health emergencies through an all-hazards approach. Support to the most vulnerable and low-capacity countries is prioritized.

Our work

Health emergency preparedness

Regional Director’s statement for the RC 69 press conference

International Health Regulations

Putting into practice the International Health Regulations (2005) to manage cross-border public health events effectively.

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Points of entry and border health 

Maintenance of capacities at points of entry for emergency readiness and effective cross-border coordination.

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Mass gatherings

Effective management of mass gatherings to reduce risks and promote and protect global health security.

One health

One Health

Taking a One Health approach to achieve sustainable well-being for humans, animals and ecosystems.

Operational readiness

Emergency care systems

Emergency care systems

Work to strengthen the emergency care systems that are vital to emergency preparedness and response.

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Emergency medical teams 

Strengthening health systems through the coordinated deployment of quality-assured medical teams in emergencies.

A Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC)

Public health emergency operations centres

Enhancing public health emergency operations centres, which are critical to how countries manage emergencies and coordinate responses.

A Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC)

Risk profiling and emergency planning

Using evidence-based approaches to identify, analyse and prioritize health risks to prevent, mitigate and control potential harm.

Health and Security Interface

Health security interface

Work to help countries strengthen their health security interface is guided by the WHO Constitution, which emphasizes the role of health in peace, security and cooperation.

Risk communication, community engagement and infodemic management

Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE)

Risk communication, community engagement and infodemic management

Improving risk communication, community engagement and infodemic management to enable well-prepared communication responses in emergencies.

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