Advancing preparedness in the Western Pacific

Advancing preparedness in the Western Pacific

Reporting on progress in implementing APSED III

 

 

96,000

media reports screened by the Regional Surveillance Team in 2018

 

2,000

signals of potential emergency threats detected in the Region in 2018

71

new public health events verified in 2018

96%

of countries in the Region that have self-reported IHR capacities in 2019

WHO is working together with countries and partners to prepare for and respond to outbreaks and emergencies. In the Western Pacific Region, these efforts are guided by the Asia Pacific Strategy for Emerging Diseases and Public Health Emergencies (APSED III). Here you will find examples of the joint progress achieved through APSED III and the best practices that can guide further efforts to strengthen regional health security and advance implementation of the International Health Regulations (2005).

 

 

 

Vision

An Asia Pacific Region able to prepare for, detect and respond to public health emergencies through collective responsibility for managing health security.

 

Goal

To strengthen public health emergency preparedness and response capacity by improving core public health systems, increasing regional connectivity and coordination, and investing in ongoing performance improvement.

 

Focus areas