Preparedness for emergencies in the Western Pacific

Preparing for emergencies

WHO’s work in emergency preparedness focuses on supporting countries to build core public health and health system capacities that reduce the health risks and consequences of all types of emergencies. WHO supports Member States to evaluate, develop and strengthen core capacities laid out in the International Health Regulations, to detect, assess, notify and report events and to respond promptly and effectively to public health emergencies. Additionally, WHO provides risk assessment support and guidance on risk communications; advises countries on establishing or accessing laboratory services; conducts simulation exercises to test capacities to respond to emergencies; and initiates after action reviews after the event to identify best practices, gaps and lessons learned.

Our work

Communicating risk in public health emergencies

Preparing for pandemics

Implementing the International Health Regulations

Building resilience to disasters