Abstract:
On June 15, 2017, the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) came into force with the aim
of enhancing core capacities for Global Health Security, including improving capacities to
detect, prevent, and respond to Public Health Emergencies of International Concern (PHEIC)
and subsequently reducing their social and economic impact. Going one step further, the World
Health Organization (WHO) Member States have adopted the Regional Strategy for Health
Security which recommends conducting Joint External Evaluations (JEEs) of core capacities as
identified by the IHR. Based on the findings of the JEEs, Member States are also recommended
to develop a National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS).
