Strategic Partnership for Health Security and Emergency Preparedness (SPH) Portal | Building Stronger Health Systems for Sustainable Health Security

Region

African Region

Country

Rwanda

Date

23-05-2018

Phe Category

Epidemics and Pandemics

Public Health Emergency

Ebola

Simulation Exercise Activity

TTX

Participants

Rwanda

Status

Conducted

Purpose

The objective of the visit of the preparedness strengthening team to Rwanda was to ensure that the_x000D_
country is as operationally ready as possible to detect, investigate and report potential EVD cases_x000D_
effectively and safely and to mount an effective response that will prevent a larger outbreak from_x000D_
developing if an EVD case is introduced into the country. The visit identified the next steps required_x000D_
to strengthen preparedness over 30, 60 and 90 days. The particular focus was supporting a country_x000D_
at risk in developing its own operational readiness for EVD by using in-country resources, expertise_x000D_
and networks to the greatest extent possible._x000D_

Overview

Hazard and Risk

Hazard and risk to countries can be determined probabilistically as a function of hazard, exposure, vulnerability and capacity. Current hazard/risk can be assessed based on country risk assessment reports, recurring events, current events in other countries and other sources.

Country Capacity

Country Capacity is the combination of the strengths, attributes and resources available within the country to manage and reduce health emergency risks and strengthen resilience. The International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005) require all WHO Member States to have the ability to detect, assess, report and respond to public health emergencies. Country capacities are assessed through the IHR Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, IHR-PVS National Bridging Workshops, health system data and related indicators.

National Plan

National planning helps to determine what actions should be taken in the coming weeks, months and years to prevent, detect and respond to risks and threats. Actions can be identified through all-hazards National Action Plans for Health Security (NAPHS), disease-specific plans, contingency plans and other sources.

Resource Landscape

Donors and partners can include Member States, intergovernmental organizations, development banks, institutes, non-state actors and others who provide financial assistance and/or expertise to assist countries in strengthening and maintaining capacities to prevent, detect and respond to public health risks and threats.