Kuwait  

Eastern Mediterranean Region Office  
4,271,000 Population - 2024

Neighbouring Countries


Completed
2018

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

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

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

60 %

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

Chemical Events (JEE)

60 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (JEE)

60 %

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

Workforce Development (JEE)

60 %

D.4.2 Human resources are available to effectively implement IHR

Workforce Development (JEE)

60 %

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)

60 %

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

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)

60 %

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

Zoonotic Disease (JEE)

60 %

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

Food Safety (JEE)

60 %

PoE.2 Effective Public Health Response at Points of Entry

Points of Entry (PoEs) (JEE)

60 %

R.2.1 Emergency response coordination

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)

60 %

R.2.3 Emergency Exercise Management Programme

Emergency Response Operations (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 %

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

Chemical Events (JEE)

60 %

D.1.4 Laboratory Quality System

National Laboratory System (JEE)

60 %

D.2.1 Surveillance systems

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)

60 %

D.2.2 Use of electronic tools

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)

60 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (JEE)

60 %

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

Workforce Development (JEE)

60 %

D.4.2 Human resources are available to effectively implement IHR

Workforce Development (JEE)

60 %

D.4.3 In-service trainings are available

Workforce Development (JEE)

60 %

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)

60 %

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

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)

60 %

P.3.2 Surveillance of AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

60 %

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

Food Safety (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 %

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

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)

60 %

PoE.1 Routine capacities are established at PoE

Points of Entry (PoEs) (JEE)

60 %

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

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)

60 %

R.5.2 Internal and partner coordination for emergency risk communication

Risk Communication (JEE)

94 %

Avg.score (15 capacities)
Submitted - 2023

SPAR

70%

Avg. score (19 capacities)
Latest completion - 2017

JEE

IHR Designated PoE
Ground Crossing
3
Port
5
Airport
1

1

Activities Conducted

2019 - Present

SIMEX



No Data!

AAR


No Data!

REMAP




No Data!

IHR-PVS

3

Activities Conducted

2007 - 2010

WOAH PVS Pathway

Completed
2022

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
70
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


Completed
2018

NAPHS


No Plan or Plan not publicly available

0

Influenza Plan


A - No national AMR action plan.

AMR PLAN


N/A

WHO HRP

Resource Landscape
TECHNICAL AREA SUPPORTED

0

Bilateral & Multilateral Donors

18

Technical Area Supported

0

Implemented Activities

Public Health Emergencies Preparedness
Partner Matching
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Food Safety
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Immunization
  • 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
  
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Resource Mapping (REMAP)

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