Eswatini  

African Region Office  
1,160,000 Population - 2024

Neighbouring Countries

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Calendar
NP

19 - 23 August 2019


SE

15 - 16 November 2023


SE

15 - 16 November 2023


SE

11 - 11 March 2021



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

D.3.1 System for efficient reporting to WHO, FAO and OIE

Reporting (JEE)

20 %

D.4.2 Human resources are available to effectively implement IHR

Workforce Development (JEE)

20 %

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

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)

20 %

P.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

20 %

PoE.2 Effective Public Health Response at Points of Entry

Points of Entry (PoEs) (JEE)

20 %

R.4.1 System is in place for sending and receiving medical countermeasures during a public health emergency

Medical Countermeasures (JEE)

20 %

R.4.2 System is in place for sending and receiving health personnel during a public health emergency

Medical Countermeasures (JEE)

20 %

R.5.4 Communication Engagement with Affected Communities

Risk Communication (JEE)

20 %

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

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

20 %

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

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

20 %

C.14.1 Resources for detection and alert

C14.Chemical events (SPAR)

20 %

C.15.1 Capacity and resources

C15.Radiation emergencies (SPAR)

20 %

D.3.1 System for efficient reporting to WHO, FAO and OIE

Reporting (JEE)

20 %

D.4.2 Human resources are available to effectively implement IHR

Workforce Development (JEE)

20 %

D.4.3 In-service trainings are available

Workforce Development (JEE)

20 %

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

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)

20 %

P.3.1 Effective multisectoral coordination on AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

20 %

P.3.2 Surveillance of AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

20 %

P.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

20 %

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

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

20 %

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

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)

20 %

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

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)

20 %

PoE.1 Routine capacities are established at PoE

Points of Entry (PoEs) (JEE)

20 %

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

Preparedness (JEE)

20 %

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

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)

20 %

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

Risk Communication (JEE)

20 %

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

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

40 %

CE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to chemical events or emergencies

Chemical Events (JEE)

40 %

CE.2 Enabling environment is in place for management of chemical Events

Chemical Events (JEE)

40 %

D.1.3 Effective national diagnostic network

National Laboratory System (JEE)

40 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (JEE)

40 %

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

Workforce Development (JEE)

40 %

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)

40 %

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

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)

40 %

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

Zoonotic Disease (JEE)

40 %

P.5.1 Surveillance systems in place for the detection and monitoring of foodborne diseases and food contamination

Food Safety (JEE)

40 %

P.7.2 National vaccine access and delivery

Immunization (JEE)

40 %

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

Preparedness (JEE)

40 %

R.2.1 Emergency response coordination

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)

40 %

R.2.4 Case management procedures are implemented for IHR relevant hazards

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)

40 %

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

Linking Public Health and Security Authorities (JEE)

40 %

R.5.5 Addressing perceptions, risky behaviours and misinformation

Risk Communication (JEE)

40 %

C.13.1 Multisectoral collaboration mechanism for food safety events

C13.Food safety (SPAR)

40 %

CE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to chemical events or emergencies

Chemical Events (JEE)

40 %

D.1.3 Effective national diagnostic network

National Laboratory System (JEE)

40 %

D.1.4 Laboratory Quality System

National Laboratory System (JEE)

40 %

D.2.2 Use of electronic tools

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)

40 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (JEE)

40 %

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

Workforce Development (JEE)

40 %

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)

40 %

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

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)

40 %

P.5.1 Surveillance systems in place for the detection and monitoring of foodborne diseases and food contamination

Food Safety (JEE)

40 %

R.5.2 Internal and partner coordination for emergency risk communication

Risk Communication (JEE)

64 %

Avg.score (15 capacities)
Submitted - 2023

SPAR

34%

Avg. score (19 capacities)
Latest completion - 2018

JEE

IHR Designated PoE
Ground Crossing
3
Port
0
Airport
1

3

Activities Conducted

2021 - 2023

SIMEX



No Data!

AAR


No Data!

REMAP




No Data!

IHR-PVS

3

Activities Conducted

2007 - 2015

WOAH PVS Pathway

Completed
2023

AMR Self Assessment



No Data!

MPC
Multisectoral Preparedness Coordination




No Data!

Joint Risk Assessment (JRA)

Universal Health Coverage  
UHC Service Coverage Index
SDg 3.8.1
58
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


Conducted
2019

NAPHS


No Plan or Plan not publicly available

0

Influenza Plan


D - National AMR action plan approved by government that reflects Global Action Plan objectives, with a budgeted operational plan and monitoring arrangements.

AMR PLAN


N/A

WHO HRP

Resource Landscape
TECHNICAL AREA SUPPORTED

0

Bilateral & Multilateral Donors

10

Technical Area Supported

0

Implemented Activities

Public Health Emergencies Preparedness
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
  • UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
  • Knowledge Co-Creation program (Online Training):To disseminate the acquired knowledge/skills on laboratory diagnosis and monitoring of HIV/AIDS and other related infectious diseases, laboratory management system including data management and effective surveillance system to the organizations to which the participants belong, and to strengthen the global cooperation among participants.

  • Knowledge Co-Creation program (Online Training):To disseminate the acquired knowledge/skills on laboratory diagnosis and monitoring of HIV/AIDS and other related infectious diseases, laboratory management system including data management and effective surveillance system to the organizations to which the participants belong, and to strengthen the global cooperation among participants.

  • To support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the COVID-19 pathogenic genomic sequencing initiative

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across the continent

  • To support the UK's New Variant Assessment Platform (NVAP) rollout to African Union Member States, to enhance the detection and subsequent assessment of SARS-CoV-2 variants

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to develop and strengthen the Africa CDC Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to undertake a rapid mortality survey to assess the impacts from COVID-19

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to develop monitoring and evaluation of the Partnership to Accelerate COVID-19 Testing: Trace, Test and Track initiative

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the organisation and delivery of the Africa CDC virtual conference 'Africa's Leadership in COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Access'

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and partners response to Covid-19

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and partners to develop guidance for sero-surveillance surveys

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and partners to develop and strengthen the African Volunteer Health Corps (AVoHC) for effective public health deployment for COVID-19 response

  • To support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the development and implementation of COVID-19 guidance

  • "To support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in strengthening the Public Health Emergency Operation Centres (PH EOC) for effective COVID-19 response across the African Union member states. "

Partner Matching
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Immunization
  • Food Safety
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • National Laboratory System
  • Real-Time Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Workforce Development
  • Preparedness
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Medical Countermeasures
  • Risk Communication
  • Points of Entry (PoEs)
  • Chemical Events
  • Radiation Emergencies
  
  • The Global Fund
  • World Bank
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