Public health emergency preparedness

Expected outcome under APSED III

National plans, structures and resources for managing outbreaks and public health emergencies are in place and function well.

Key elements of the focus area

• Management of emergency events is improved through the use of IMS principles.
• A national response plan for public health emergencies is developed and tested.
• An ongoing and coordinated process for emergency preparedness planning, management and response is in place, with appropriate authority and building on existing mechanisms set up under APSED.
• Public health emergency response systems, including EOCs, are prepared and tested, and management capacity is strengthened.
• The IHR NFP system is further strengthened and 24/7 communications capability is ensured.
• POE have public health emergency contingency plans that are part of the national public health emergency response plan, are regularly tested and use broader measures that are appropriate and effective.