Saudi Arabia  

Eastern Mediterranean Region Office  
34,814,000 Population - 2024

Neighbouring Countries


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Strategic Risk Analysis and Profiling for Health Emergencies
WHO Health Emergency Dashboard
COVID-19; 2020 - Saudi Arabia
2020
Middle East respiratory syndrome; 2012 - Saudi Arabia
2012
Lowest Indicators
40 %

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

Zoonotic Disease (JEE)

60 %

D.1.2 Specimen referral and transport system

National Laboratory System (JEE)

60 %

D.1.3 Effective national diagnostic network

National Laboratory System (JEE)

60 %

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

Workforce Development (JEE)

60 %

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

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)

60 %

R.5.3 Public communication for emergencies

Risk Communication (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 %

C.4.2 Implementation of a laboratory biosafety and biosecurity regime

C4.Laboratory (SPAR)

60 %

D.1.2 Specimen referral and transport system

National Laboratory System (JEE)

60 %

D.1.3 Effective national diagnostic network

National Laboratory System (JEE)

60 %

D.1.4 Laboratory Quality System

National Laboratory System (JEE)

60 %

D.2.1 Surveillance systems

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)

60 %

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

Workforce Development (JEE)

60 %

D.4.3 In-service trainings are available

Workforce Development (JEE)

60 %

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

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)

60 %

P.3.1 Effective multisectoral coordination on AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

60 %

P.3.2 Surveillance of AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

60 %

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

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

60 %

P.4.1 Coordinated surveillance systems in place in the animal health and public health sectors for zoonotic diseases/pathogens

Zoonotic Disease (JEE)

60 %

P.4.2 Veterinary or Animal Health Workforce

Zoonotic Disease (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 %

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

Risk Communication (JEE)

60 %

R.5.2 Internal and partner coordination for emergency risk communication

Risk Communication (JEE)

80 %

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

Chemical Events (JEE)

80 %

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

Chemical Events (JEE)

80 %

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

Reporting (JEE)

80 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (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.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

80 %

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

Food Safety (JEE)

80 %

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

Immunization (JEE)

80 %

P.7.2 National vaccine access and delivery

Immunization (JEE)

80 %

PoE.2 Effective Public Health Response at Points of Entry

Points of Entry (PoEs) (JEE)

80 %

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

Preparedness (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 %

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

Radiation Emergencies (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.2.3 Advocacy for IHR implementation

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

80 %

C.8.3 Continuity of essential health services (EHS)

C8.Health services provision (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.12.1 One Health collaborative efforts across sectors on activities to address zoonoses

C12.Zoonotic diseases (SPAR)

80 %

C.14.1 Resources for detection and alert

C14.Chemical events (SPAR)

80 %

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

Chemical Events (JEE)

80 %

D.1.1 Laboratory testing for detection of priority diseases

National Laboratory System (JEE)

80 %

D.2.2 Use of electronic tools

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)

80 %

D.2.3 Analysis of surveillance data

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)

80 %

D.2.4 Syndromic surveillance systems

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)

80 %

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

Reporting (JEE)

80 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (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.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

80 %

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

Food Safety (JEE)

80 %

PoE.1 Routine capacities are established at PoE

Points of Entry (PoEs) (JEE)

80 %

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

Preparedness (JEE)

80 %

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

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

95 %

Avg.score (15 capacities)
Submitted - 2023

SPAR

71%

Avg. score (19 capacities)
Latest completion - 2017

JEE

IHR Designated PoE
Ground Crossing
12
Port
10
Airport
15

4

Activities Conducted

2017 - 2019

SIMEX



No Data!

AAR


No Data!

REMAP




No Data!

IHR-PVS



No Data!

WOAH-PVS

Completed
2022

AMR Self Assessment



No Data!

MPC
Multisectoral Preparedness Coordination

Universal Health Coverage  
Partner
UHC Service Coverage Index
SDg 3.8.1
74
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
2017

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

12

Technical Area Supported

0

Implemented Activities

Public Health Emergencies Preparedness
Partner Matching
  • Reporting
  • Workforce Development
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Medical Countermeasures
  • Risk Communication
  • Points of Entry (PoEs)
  
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