Tunisia  

Eastern Mediterranean Region Office  
11,819,000 Population - 2024

Neighbouring Countries

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Completed
2018

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

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

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)
20 %

PoE.2 Effective Public Health Response at Points of Entry

Points of Entry (PoEs) (JEE)
20 %

C.6.2 Workforce surge during a public health event

C6.Human resources (SPAR)
20 %

C.7.1 Planning for health emergencies

C7.Health emergency management (SPAR)
20 %

C.10.1 RCCE system for emergencies

C10.Risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) (SPAR)
20 %

C.10.3 Community engagement

C10.Risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) (SPAR)
20 %

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

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)
20 %

P.3.2 Surveillance of AMR

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.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
40 %

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

Preparedness (JEE)
40 %

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

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)
40 %

R.5.3 Public communication for emergencies

Risk Communication (JEE)
40 %

R.5.4 Communication Engagement with Affected Communities

Risk Communication (JEE)
40 %

R.5.5 Addressing perceptions, risky behaviours and misinformation

Risk Communication (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.9.3 Access to essential health services

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

C.11.2 Public health response at points of entry

C11.Points of entry (PoEs) and border health (SPAR)
40 %

D.2.2 Use of electronic tools

Real-Time Surveillance (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.3.1 Effective multisectoral coordination on 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.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 %

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

Preparedness (JEE)
40 %

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

Risk Communication (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.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.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 %

C.1.1 Policy, legal and normative instruments

C1.Policy, Legal and normative Instruments to implement IHR (SPAR)
60 %

C.1.2 Gender Equality in health emergencies

C1.Policy, Legal and normative Instruments to implement IHR (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.10.2 Risk communication

C10.Risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) (SPAR)
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.2.3 Analysis of surveillance data

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 %

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

Food Safety (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)

75 %

Avg.score (15 capacities)
Submitted - 2023

SPAR

54%

Avg. score (19 capacities)
Latest completion - 2016

JEE

IHR Designated PoE
Ground Crossing
2
Port
8
Airport
9

4

Activities Conducted

2017 - 2020

SIMEX



No Data!

AAR

Completed

REMAP

5

Activities Conducted

2007 - 2014

WOAH PVS Pathway

Completed
2022

AMR Self Assessment



No Data!

MPC
Multisectoral Preparedness Coordination

Universal Health Coverage  
UHC 2030
Partner
UHC Partnership
Partner
UHC Service Coverage Index
SDg 3.8.1
70
Sustainable Development Goals  
Development assistance and vaccine coverage
SDG Target 3.b
0.33
Health workforce (Medical doctors per 10000 population)
SDG Target 3.c
13.025
Sanitation and hygiene Total Population using at least basic sanitation services (%)
SDG Target 6.2
97
Others


Completed
2022

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

0

Bilateral & Multilateral Donors

14

Technical Area Supported

0

Implemented Activities

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

  • 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

  • To strengthen operational management capabilities to COVID-19

  • To strengthen operational management capabilities to COVID-19

  • 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
  • Food Safety
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Real-Time Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Workforce Development
  • National Laboratory System
  • Preparedness
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Medical Countermeasures
  • Risk Communication
  • Points of Entry (PoEs)
  • Chemical Events
  • Radiation Emergencies
  
AMR support activities
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WHO Collaborating Centres

Resource Mapping (REMAP)

Status:

Completed

30-Jun-2022
Overview