Zimbabwe  

African Region Office  
14,863,000 Population - 2024

Neighbouring Countries

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

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

Chemical Events (JEE)
20 %

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)
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 %

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

Preparedness (JEE)
20 %

R.2.3 Emergency Exercise Management Programme

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)
20 %

R.3.1 Public Health and Security Authorities, (e.g. Law Enforcement, Border Control, Customs)

Linking Public Health and Security Authorities (JEE)
20 %

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

Medical Countermeasures (JEE)
20 %

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

Medical Countermeasures (JEE)
20 %

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

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)
20 %

C.7.1 Planning for health emergencies

C7.Health emergency management (SPAR)
20 %

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)
20 %

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

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)
20 %

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

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)
20 %

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

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)
20 %

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

Preparedness (JEE)
20 %

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

Risk Communication (JEE)
40 %

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

Chemical Events (JEE)
40 %

D.1.3 Effective national diagnostic network

National Laboratory System (JEE)
40 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (JEE)
40 %

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

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)
40 %

P.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
40 %

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

Food Safety (JEE)
40 %

R.2.1 Emergency response coordination

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)
40 %

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

Emergency Response Operations (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 %

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

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

C.14.1 Resources for detection and alert

C14.Chemical events (SPAR)
40 %

C.15.1 Capacity and resources

C15.Radiation emergencies (SPAR)
40 %

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

Chemical Events (JEE)
40 %

D.1.3 Effective national diagnostic network

National Laboratory System (JEE)
40 %

D.1.4 Laboratory Quality System

National Laboratory System (JEE)
40 %

D.2.2 Use of electronic tools

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)
40 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (JEE)
40 %

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

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (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.5.1 Surveillance systems in place for the detection and monitoring of foodborne diseases and food contamination

Food Safety (JEE)
40 %

PoE.1 Routine capacities are established at PoE

Points of Entry (PoEs) (JEE)
40 %

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

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)
40 %

R.5.2 Internal and partner coordination for emergency risk communication

Risk Communication (JEE)
40 %

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

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

66 %

Avg.score (15 capacities)
Submitted - 2023

SPAR

37%

Avg. score (19 capacities)
Latest completion - 2018

JEE

IHR Designated PoE
Ground Crossing
0
Port
0
Airport
3

5

Activities Conducted

2017 - 2023

SIMEX



No Data!

AAR


No Data!

REMAP




No Data!

IHR-PVS

4

Activities Conducted

2009 - 2018

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
54
Sustainable Development Goals  
Development assistance and vaccine coverage
SDG Target 3.b
8.19
Health workforce (Medical doctors per 10000 population)
SDG Target 3.c
2.096
Sanitation and hygiene Total Population using at least basic sanitation services (%)
SDG Target 6.2
35
Others
NHPSP
The National Health Policies,Strategies and Plans
Completed
WB Income
World Bank Income
Lower middle income
Economie
FCS
Fragile and Conflicts Sates
High-Institutional and Social Fragility
HIPC
Heavily indebted poor countries
N/A
CADRI
Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative
Yes


Completed
2019

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
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • National Laboratory System
  • Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Human Resources
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Points of Entry
  • Food Safety
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Immunization
  • Risk Communications
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Food Safety
  • National Laboratory System
  • Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Human Resources
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Risk Communications
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • National Laboratory System
  • Points of Entry
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • National Laboratory System
  • Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Human Resources
  • Risk Communications
  • Reporting
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Human Resources
  • Surveillance
  • National Laboratory System
  • Immunization
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • Human Resources
  • Points of Entry
  • Food Safety
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • National Laboratory System
  • Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Risk Communications
  • Risk Communications
  • Points of Entry
  • Human Resources
  • Reporting
  • Surveillance
  • National Laboratory System
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Risk Communications
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Immunization
  • National Laboratory System
  • Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Human Resources
  • Risk Communications

0

Bilateral & Multilateral Donors

14

Technical Area Supported

0

Implemented Activities

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

  • 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 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

  • 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 technical assistance on primary care innovations and determine the impact of the COVID pandemic on chronic disease outcomes
  • To provide 70 cities with technical and financial assistance to respond to COVID-19
  • "Integrated training of healthcare workers; Infection Prevention and Control monitoring and supportive supervision"
  • To provide real-time feedback and guidance to governments in Africa about the impact of PHSM on key social and economic indicators.
Partner Matching
  • Workforce Development
  
  • GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance
AMR support activities
  • Antibiotic use, Stewardship, Clinical Guideline Development
  • Laboratory Quality Management
  • Technical Support
  • Capacity Building
Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM)
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