Philippines  

Western Pacific Region Office  
109,581,000 Population - 2024

Neighbouring Countries

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Completed
2023

Strategic Risk Analysis and Profiling for Health Emergencies
WHO Health Emergency Dashboard
COVID-19; 2020 - Philippines
2020
Dengue Fever; 2019 - Philippines
2019
Philippines; Environmental samples, poliomyelitis, vaccine-associated - Philippines
2019
Poliomyelitis, acute paralytic, vaccine-associated; 2019 - Philippines
2019
Lowest Indicators
0 %

C.13.1 Multisectoral collaboration mechanism for food safety events

C13.Food safety (SPAR)
20 %

C.10.3 Community engagement

C10.Risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) (SPAR)
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.1.3 A financing mechanism and funds are available for timely response to public health emergencies

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)
40 %

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

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)
40 %

P.3.2 Surveillance of AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
40 %

P.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
40 %

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

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
40 %

P.4.2 Veterinary or Animal Health Workforce

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.5.2 Mechanisms are established and functioning for the response and management of food safety emergencies

Food Safety (JEE)
40 %

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

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)
40 %

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

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)
40 %

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

Immunization (JEE)
40 %

P.7.2 National vaccine access and delivery

Immunization (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 %

D.4.2 Human resources are available to effectively implement IHR

Workforce Development (JEE)
40 %

D.4.3 In-service trainings are available

Workforce Development (JEE)
40 %

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

Preparedness (JEE)
40 %

R.5.2 Internal and partner coordination for emergency risk communication

Risk Communication (JEE)
40 %

R.5.5 Addressing perceptions, risky behaviours and misinformation

Risk Communication (JEE)
40 %

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

Chemical Events (JEE)
40 %

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

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)
40 %

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

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)
40 %

C.3.1 Financing for IHR implementation

C3.Financing (SPAR)
40 %

C.4.2 Implementation of a laboratory biosafety and biosecurity regime

C4.Laboratory (SPAR)
40 %

C.4.3 Laboratory quality system

C4.Laboratory (SPAR)
40 %

C.10.1 RCCE system for emergencies

C10.Risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) (SPAR)
40 %

C.10.2 Risk communication

C10.Risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) (SPAR)
40 %

C.15.1 Capacity and resources

C15.Radiation emergencies (SPAR)
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.1.3 A financing mechanism and funds are available for timely response to public health emergencies

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)
40 %

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

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)
40 %

P.3.2 Surveillance of AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
40 %

P.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
40 %

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

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
40 %

P.4.2 Veterinary or Animal Health Workforce

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.5.2 Mechanisms are established and functioning for the response and management of food safety emergencies

Food Safety (JEE)
40 %

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

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)
40 %

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

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)
40 %

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

Immunization (JEE)
40 %

P.7.2 National vaccine access and delivery

Immunization (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 %

D.4.2 Human resources are available to effectively implement IHR

Workforce Development (JEE)
40 %

D.4.3 In-service trainings are available

Workforce Development (JEE)
40 %

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

Preparedness (JEE)
40 %

R.5.2 Internal and partner coordination for emergency risk communication

Risk Communication (JEE)
40 %

R.5.5 Addressing perceptions, risky behaviours and misinformation

Risk Communication (JEE)
40 %

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

Chemical Events (JEE)
40 %

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

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)
40 %

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

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

60 %

Avg.score (15 capacities)
Submitted - 2023

SPAR

0%

Avg. score (19 capacities)
Latest completion -

JEE

IHR Designated PoE
Ground Crossing
0
Port
0
Airport
2

6

Activities Conducted

2016 - 2023

SIMEX

1

Activities Conducted

2023 - Present

AAR


No Data!

REMAP

Conducted
2022

IHR-PVS Bridging Workshop

5

Activities Conducted

2008 - 2019

WOAH PVS Pathway

Completed
2022

AMR Self Assessment



No Data!

MPC
Multisectoral Preparedness Coordination




No Data!

Joint Risk Assessment (JRA)

Universal Health Coverage  
UHC 2030
N/A
UHC Partnership
Partner
UHC Service Coverage Index
SDg 3.8.1
61
Sustainable Development Goals  
Development assistance and vaccine coverage
SDG Target 3.b
0.68
Health workforce (Medical doctors per 10000 population)
SDG Target 3.c
6.004
Sanitation and hygiene Total Population using at least basic sanitation services (%)
SDG Target 6.2
82
Others


No Data!

NAPHS


Published Plans in or before 2009

2005

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
DONOR
TECHNICAL AREA SUPPORTED
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • National Laboratory System
  • Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Human Resources
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Points of Entry
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Immunization
  • Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
  • Risk Communications
  • National Laboratory System
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • National Laboratory System
  • Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Human Resources
  • Risk Communications
  • Points of Entry
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • Immunization
  • Risk Communications
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • Human Resources
  • Immunization
  • National Laboratory System
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Surveillance
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • Risk Communications
  • Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Human Resources
  • Reporting
  • Surveillance
  • National Laboratory System
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • Points of Entry
  • Human Resources
  • Reporting
  • Surveillance
  • National Laboratory System
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Antimicrobial Resistance

0

Bilateral & Multilateral Donors

16

Technical Area Supported

0

Implemented Activities

Public Health Emergencies Preparedness
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  • Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
  • PIP Framework
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
  • Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)
  • Resolve to Save Lives

  • This project is proposed to be supported under AIIB’s COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Facility and co-financed with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the procurement of vaccines eligible under ADB’s Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX) program. The project will provide critically needed vaccines to assist the Government of the Philippines in mitigating adverse health, social, and economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • This project is proposed to be supported under AIIB’s COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Facility and co-financed with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the procurement of vaccines eligible under ADB’s Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX) program. The project will provide critically needed vaccines to assist the Government of the Philippines in mitigating adverse health, social, and economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • This project is proposed to be supported under AIIB’s COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Facility and co-financed with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the procurement of vaccines eligible under ADB’s Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX) program. The project will provide critically needed vaccines to assist the Government of the Philippines in mitigating adverse health, social, and economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • This project is proposed to be supported under AIIB’s COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Facility and co-financed with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the procurement of vaccines eligible under ADB’s Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX) program. The project will provide critically needed vaccines to assist the Government of the Philippines in mitigating adverse health, social, and economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • To establish and strengthen influenza surveillance systems, knowledge and capacities for a timely and appropriate response to pandemic influenza

  • 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 analyse and understand the various plans used for risk communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coverage: Asia and Europe

  • Knowledge Co-Creation program (Online Training):Participants acquire the knowledge and skills for achieving UHC, for monitoring and evaluation methods of TB control, for identifying major problems of their national TB control program and for developing a proposal to strengthen that program based on The End TB Strategy.

  • A rabies prevention and treatment network model based on the One Health  approach by public health, veterinary medicine and epidemiology is established to assist the Philippines in the elimination of rabies. 

  • To analyse and understand the various plans used for risk communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coverage: Asia and Europe
  • To provide 70 cities with technical and financial assistance to respond to COVID-19
Partner Matching
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Food Safety
  • Immunization
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • National Laboratory System
  • Real-Time Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Workforce Development
  • Preparedness
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Medical Countermeasures
  • Risk Communication
  • Points of Entry (PoEs)
  • Chemical Events
  • Radiation Emergencies
  
  • U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
AMR support activities
  • Microbiological Expertise
  • Laboratory Quality Management
  • Technical Support
  • Capacity Building
Thailand, National Institute of Health
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