Thematic Paper on the Status of Country Preparedness Capacities: Background Report Commissioned by the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB)

Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 9/2019. Through analysis of country-level data, key stakeholder interviews, and reviews of high-level recommendations made in the wake of recent emergencies, this 65-page report provides an overview of the status of country preparedness capacities and global progress in implementing identified priority actions. The analysis indicates that the strongest capacities across all countries include laboratory systems, surveillance, and immunization. The weakest include capacities for preparing against chemical and radiation emergencies, as well as securing points of entry. (PDF)
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