Joint external evaluation of IHR core capacities of Zambia: mission report, 2-6 October 2023

Overview

The second Joint External Evaluation (JEE), convened by Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI), assessed Zambia's compliance with the International Health Regulations (IHR) core capacities, using the WHO IHR Joint External Evaluation tool. The evaluation was conducted in October 2023 by a team of external experts with international experience in diverse technical areas, engaging with technical experts from Zambia's government bodies, academic institutions, and development partners. It involved discussions across all technical areas stipulated in the JEE tool, site visits at national and sub-national levels, and resulted in collaborative development of priority actions. The comprehensive report provides technical area scores, strengths, challenges, and specific recommendations, with an emphasis on identified cross-cutting themes that require immediate attention for enhanced public health security.