Belgium  

European Region Office  
11,590,000 Population - 2024

Neighbouring Countries


No Data!

Strategic Risk Analysis and Profiling for Health Emergencies
WHO Health Emergency Dashboard
COVID-19; 2020 - Belgium
2020
Lowest Indicators
20 %

C.1.2 Gender Equality in health emergencies

C1.Policy, Legal and normative Instruments to implement IHR (SPAR)

20 %

C.2.3 Advocacy for IHR implementation

C2.IHR Coordination, National IHR Focal Point functions and advocacy (SPAR)

40 %

D.4.3 In-service trainings are available

Workforce Development (JEE)

60 %

R.1.1 Strategic emergency risk assessments conducted and emergency resources identified and mapped

Preparedness (JEE)

60 %

R.5.4 Communication Engagement with Affected Communities

Risk Communication (JEE)

60 %

R.5.5 Addressing perceptions, risky behaviours and misinformation

Risk Communication (JEE)

60 %

RE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to radiological and nuclear emergencies.

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

60 %

C.1.1 Policy, legal and normative instruments

C1.Policy, Legal and normative Instruments to implement IHR (SPAR)

60 %

C.2.1 National IHR Focal Point functions

C2.IHR Coordination, National IHR Focal Point functions and advocacy (SPAR)

60 %

C.3.1 Financing for IHR implementation

C3.Financing (SPAR)

60 %

C.6.1 Human resources for implementation of IHR

C6.Human resources (SPAR)

60 %

C.7.3 Emergency logistic and supply chain management

C7.Health emergency management (SPAR)

60 %

C.12.1 One Health collaborative efforts across sectors on activities to address zoonoses

C12.Zoonotic diseases (SPAR)

60 %

C.13.1 Multisectoral collaboration mechanism for food safety events

C13.Food safety (SPAR)

60 %

D.2.4 Syndromic surveillance systems

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)

60 %

P.6.1 Whole-of-government biosafety and biosecurity system in place for all sectors (including human, animal and agriculture

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)

60 %

RE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to radiological and nuclear emergencies.

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

80 %

D.1.2 Specimen referral and transport system

National Laboratory System (JEE)

80 %

D.1.3 Effective national diagnostic network

National Laboratory System (JEE)

80 %

D.4.1 An up-to-date multi-sectoral workforce strategy is in place

Workforce Development (JEE)

80 %

D.4.2 Human resources are available to effectively implement IHR

Workforce Development (JEE)

80 %

P.1.1 The State has assessed, adjusted and aligned its domestic legislation, policies and administrative arrangements in all

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)

80 %

P.1.2 Financing is available for the implementation of IHR capacities

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)

80 %

P.2.1 A functional mechanism is established for the coordination and integration

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)

80 %

P.4.3 Mechanisms for responding to infectious and potential zoonotic diseases established and functional

Zoonotic Disease (JEE)

80 %

P.7.1 Vaccine coverage (measles) as part of national program

Immunization (JEE)

80 %

R.2.1 Emergency response coordination

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)

80 %

R.3.1 Public Health and Security Authorities, (e.g. Law Enforcement, Border Control, Customs)

Linking Public Health and Security Authorities (JEE)

80 %

R.5.3 Public communication for emergencies

Risk Communication (JEE)

80 %

RE.2 Enabling environment in place for management of radiological and nuclear emergencies

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

80 %

C.2.2 Multisectoral IHR coordination mechanisms

C2.IHR Coordination, National IHR Focal Point functions and advocacy (SPAR)

80 %

C.3.2 Financing for Public Health Emergency Response

C3.Financing (SPAR)

80 %

C.4.1 Specimen referral and transport system

C4.Laboratory (SPAR)

80 %

C.4.5 Effective national diagnostic network

C4.Laboratory (SPAR)

80 %

C.5.2 Event management (i.e., verification, investigation, analysis, and dissemination of information)

C5.Surveillance (SPAR)

80 %

C.6.2 Workforce surge during a public health event

C6.Human resources (SPAR)

80 %

C.7.1 Planning for health emergencies

C7.Health emergency management (SPAR)

80 %

C.8.1 Case management

C8.Health services provision (SPAR)

80 %

C.8.3 Continuity of essential health services (EHS)

C8.Health services provision (SPAR)

80 %

C.9.2 Health care-associated infections (HCAI) surveillance

C9.Infection prevention and control (IPC) (SPAR)

80 %

C.10.2 Risk communication

C10.Risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) (SPAR)

80 %

C.10.3 Community engagement

C10.Risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) (SPAR)

80 %

C.11.1 Core capacity requirements at all times for PoEs (airports, ports and ground crossings)

C11.Points of entry (PoEs) and border health (SPAR)

80 %

C.11.2 Public health response at points of entry

C11.Points of entry (PoEs) and border health (SPAR)

80 %

C.11.3 Risk-based approach to international travel-related measures

C11.Points of entry (PoEs) and border health (SPAR)

80 %

C.14.1 Resources for detection and alert

C14.Chemical events (SPAR)

80 %

D.1.2 Specimen referral and transport system

National Laboratory System (JEE)

80 %

D.1.3 Effective national diagnostic network

National Laboratory System (JEE)

80 %

D.1.4 Laboratory Quality System

National Laboratory System (JEE)

80 %

D.2.1 Surveillance systems

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)

80 %

D.2.2 Use of electronic tools

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)

80 %

D.4.1 An up-to-date multi-sectoral workforce strategy is in place

Workforce Development (JEE)

80 %

D.4.2 Human resources are available to effectively implement IHR

Workforce Development (JEE)

80 %

P.1.1 The State has assessed, adjusted and aligned its domestic legislation, policies and administrative arrangements in all

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)

80 %

P.1.2 Financing is available for the implementation of IHR capacities

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)

80 %

P.2.1 A functional mechanism is established for the coordination and integration

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)

80 %

P.3.1 Effective multisectoral coordination on AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

80 %

P.3.2 Surveillance of AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

80 %

P.3.4 Optimize use of antimicrobial medicines in human and animal health and agriculture

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

80 %

P.4.2 Veterinary or Animal Health Workforce

Zoonotic Disease (JEE)

80 %

P.6.2 Biosafety and biosecurity training and practices in all relevant sectors (including human, animal and agriculture)

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)

80 %

R.1.2 National multi-sectoral multi-hazard emergency preparedness measures, including emergency response plans, are developed

Preparedness (JEE)

80 %

R.2.2 Emergency operations centre (EOC) capacities, procedures and plans

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)

80 %

R.5.1 Risk communication systems for unusual/unexpected events and emergencies

Risk Communication (JEE)

76 %

Avg.score (15 capacities)
Submitted - 2023

SPAR

80%

Avg. score (19 capacities)
Latest completion - 2017

JEE

IHR Designated PoE
Ground Crossing
0
Port
4
Airport
1

1

Activities Conducted

2019 - Present

SIMEX



No Data!

AAR


No Data!

REMAP




No Data!

IHR-PVS



No Data!

WOAH-PVS

Completed
2023

AMR Self Assessment



No Data!

MPC
Multisectoral Preparedness Coordination




No Data!

Joint Risk Assessment (JRA)

Universal Health Coverage  
Partner
UHC Service Coverage Index
SDg 3.8.1
85
Sustainable Development Goals  
Development assistance and vaccine coverage
SDG Target 3.b
Health workforce (Medical doctors per 10000 population)
SDG Target 3.c
Sanitation and hygiene Total Population using at least basic sanitation services (%)
SDG Target 6.2


No Data!

NAPHS


Published Plans in or before 2009

2006

Influenza Plan


E - National AMR action plan has funding sources identified, is being implemented, and has relevant sectors involved with a defined monitoring and evaluation process in place.

AMR PLAN


N/A

WHO HRP

Resource Landscape
TECHNICAL AREA SUPPORTED

0

Bilateral & Multilateral Donors

14

Technical Area Supported

0

Implemented Activities

Public Health Emergencies Preparedness
  • Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)
  • To analyse and understand the various plans used for risk communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coverage: Asia and Europe

  • To analyse and understand the various plans used for risk communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coverage: Asia and Europe
Partner Matching
  • National Laboratory System
  • Reporting
  • Preparedness
  
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Resource Mapping (REMAP)

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