Analytics

The analytics work carried out by the Evidence and Analytics for Health Security unit focuses on the collection, collation, management and analysis of both IHR and non-IHR health, socioeconomic, population and other relevant data to generate evidence in health security preparedness for all-hazard risks and emergencies. These aims are met through continually conducting research studies, outcome and impact analyses, operational research and documentation of new and evolving evidence to effectively measure, evaluate and strengthen preparedness capacities.

An integral part of this evidence generation is the Health Security Preparedness Data System, a common gateway to the wealth of global data, analysis and reports on preparedness for health emergencies. Through the system, the EHS unit supports access to reliable data sources and authoritative information. We aim to empower regions and countries to successfully monitor and evaluate IHR (2005) implementation plans through the dissemination of data and training materials. These materials assist countries to analyze and prioritize effective actions and investments to support IHR (2005) and health security. 

Dynamic Preparedness Metric

EHS developed the Dynamic Preparedness Metric (DPM) framework to determine effects in overall preparedness status based on changes in the dimensions of hazard, vulnerability, and preparedness capacity, bringing together the breadth of current preparedness assessment tools and metrics with other relevant interdependencies.

DPM is a dynamic, evidence-based, risk-based preparedness metric that informs countries of their preparedness status and supports prioritization and implementation of specific actions to improve their capacities.

• The DPM index is dynamic as it is frequently updated with publicly available data and addresses five specific disease syndromes (ie, respiratory, diarrhoeal, neurological, haemorrhagic, and acute febrile syndromes in an initial phase).
• The DPM is evidence-based being an aggregate of open-source quantitative indicators, based on the best methods and data, published regularly and comparable over time.
• The DPM is a risk-based composite measure by looking at the three main conceptual risk dimensions: hazard, vulnerability, and capacity.

The DPM is linked to the WHO Benchmarks for IHR capacities to inform key action plans to improve a country’s capacities based on prioritized need and risk/syndromes.