Joint external evaluation of IHR core capacities of the Republic of Palau
Mission report 29 July-2 August 2019
21 July 2020
| Country report
Overview
During the JEE mission, Palau’s capacities in 19 technical areas were evaluated through a peer-to-peer, collaborative process that brought subject matter experts together with members of the JEE team and observers for a week of discussion and field visits. This process led to consensus on scores and priority actions in those 19 areas.
Five overarching recommendations emerged from the week. These are intended to address cross- cutting challenges affecting Palau’s capacities across many of the different technical areas that were explored in greater depth in the JEE process.
- Ensure that the national coordination of IHR-relevant activities is made comprehensive, with a clear legislative basis and/or standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Implement and regulate a One Health approach to the prevention and mitigation of antimicrobial resistance in Palau.
- A comprehensive workforce strategy, including a pay scale review and development plan.
- Strengthen capacity for early detection and response across sectors.
- Review the sustainability of existing funding and plan accordingly.
WHO Team
Country Capacity for IHR (CCI),
Health Security Preparedness (HSP)
Editors
World Health Organization
Number of pages
695
Reference numbers
ISBN: 9789240008144
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