South Africa  

African Region Office  
59,309,000 Population - 2024

Neighbouring Countries

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Completed
2022

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

P.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
20 %

C.1.1 Policy, legal and normative instruments

C1.Policy, Legal and normative Instruments to implement IHR (SPAR)
20 %

C.1.2 Gender Equality in health emergencies

C1.Policy, Legal and normative Instruments to implement IHR (SPAR)
20 %

C.2.3 Advocacy for IHR implementation

C2.IHR Coordination, National IHR Focal Point functions and advocacy (SPAR)
20 %

C.6.2 Workforce surge during a public health event

C6.Human resources (SPAR)
20 %

C.13.1 Multisectoral collaboration mechanism for food safety events

C13.Food safety (SPAR)
20 %

P.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (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 %

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

Medical Countermeasures (JEE)
40 %

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

Medical Countermeasures (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.2.1 National IHR Focal Point functions

C2.IHR Coordination, National IHR Focal Point functions and advocacy (SPAR)
40 %

C.5.1 Early warning surveillance function

C5.Surveillance (SPAR)
40 %

C.5.2 Event management (i.e., verification, investigation, analysis, and dissemination of information)

C5.Surveillance (SPAR)
40 %

C.9.3 Access to essential health services

C9.Infection prevention and control (IPC) (SPAR)
40 %

D.2.2 Use of electronic tools

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)
40 %

D.4.3 In-service trainings are available

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

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
40 %

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

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)
40 %

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

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)
60 %

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

Chemical Events (JEE)
60 %

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

Chemical Events (JEE)
60 %

D.1.3 Effective national diagnostic network

National Laboratory System (JEE)
60 %

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

Reporting (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 %

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

Food Safety (JEE)
60 %

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

Immunization (JEE)
60 %

R.5.4 Communication Engagement with Affected Communities

Risk Communication (JEE)
60 %

C.2.2 Multisectoral IHR coordination mechanisms

C2.IHR Coordination, National IHR Focal Point functions and advocacy (SPAR)
60 %

C.6.1 Human resources for implementation of IHR

C6.Human resources (SPAR)
60 %

C.7.1 Planning for health emergencies

C7.Health emergency management (SPAR)
60 %

C.9.1 IPC programmes

C9.Infection prevention and control (IPC) (SPAR)
60 %

C.9.2 Health care-associated infections (HCAI) surveillance

C9.Infection prevention and control (IPC) (SPAR)
60 %

C.11.1 Core capacity requirements at all times for PoEs (airports, ports and ground crossings)

C11.Points of entry (PoEs) and border health (SPAR)
60 %

C.11.2 Public health response at points of entry

C11.Points of entry (PoEs) and border health (SPAR)
60 %

C.11.3 Risk-based approach to international travel-related measures

C11.Points of entry (PoEs) and border health (SPAR)
60 %

C.12.1 One Health collaborative efforts across sectors on activities to address zoonoses

C12.Zoonotic diseases (SPAR)
60 %

C.14.1 Resources for detection and alert

C14.Chemical events (SPAR)
60 %

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

Chemical Events (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.3.1 System for efficient reporting to WHO, FAO and OIE

Reporting (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 %

P.3.1 Effective multisectoral coordination on AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (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 %

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

Preparedness (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)

63 %

Avg.score (15 capacities)
Submitted - 2023

SPAR

58%

Avg. score (19 capacities)
Latest completion - 2017

JEE

IHR Designated PoE
Ground Crossing
0
Port
0
Airport
10

7

Activities Conducted

2017 - 2024

SIMEX



No Data!

AAR


No Data!

REMAP




No Data!

IHR-PVS

2

Activities Conducted

2012 - 2014

WOAH PVS Pathway

Completed
2023

AMR Self Assessment



No Data!

MPC
Multisectoral Preparedness Coordination




No Data!

Joint Risk Assessment (JRA)

Universal Health Coverage  
UHC 2030
Partner
UHC Partnership
Partner
UHC Service Coverage Index
SDg 3.8.1
69
Sustainable Development Goals  
Development assistance and vaccine coverage
SDG Target 3.b
1.88
Health workforce (Medical doctors per 10000 population)
SDG Target 3.c
7.874
Sanitation and hygiene Total Population using at least basic sanitation services (%)
SDG Target 6.2
78
Others


Conducted
2022

NAPHS


No Plan or Plan not publicly available

0

Influenza Plan


C - National AMR action plan developed.

AMR PLAN


N/A

WHO HRP

Resource Landscape
DONOR
TECHNICAL AREA SUPPORTED
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • National Laboratory System
  • Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Points of Entry
  • Flexible Support
  • Immunization
  • Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
  • National Laboratory System
  • Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
  • Points of Entry
  • Immunization
  • Reporting
  • Flexible Support
  • Surveillance

0

Bilateral & Multilateral Donors

10

Technical Area Supported

0

Implemented Activities

Public Health Emergencies Preparedness
  • PIP Framework
  • UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
  • Resolve to Save Lives

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

  • 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

  • Knowledge Co-Creation program (Online Training):Participants acquire knowledge and skills on culture, DST, and new diagnostic techniques through hands on training, and develop their laboratory management skills for laboratory managers in order to strengthen rapid diagnosis.

  • 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) and partners response to Covid-19

  • 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 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 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. "

  • To provide real-time feedback and guidance to governments in Africa about the impact of PHSM on key social and economic indicators.
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
  
AMR support activities
  • Microbiological Expertise
  • Laboratory Quality Management
  • Antibiotic use, Stewardship, Clinical Guideline Development
  • Infection Prevention
  • Environmental Health
  • Epidemiology/Surveillance
  • Data Management/IT
  • Veterinary Health/Zoonoses
  • One Health Approach
  • Strategic/Policy Support
  • Technical Support
  • Capacity Building
  • Research
Australian Government Department of Health
University of Tromsø and NORAD
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