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World Health Organization Joint External Evaluations in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2016-17
Health Security
|February 7, 2018
Summary
The Joint External Evaluation (JEE) process enhances global health security by objectively assessing International Health Regulations (IHR) capacities. Successful implementation requires developing and funding national action plans for health security post-evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Global Health Security
- International Health Regulations
- Public Health Preparedness
Background:
- Limited self-reported compliance with International Health Regulations (IHR) by 2014 highlighted assessment gaps.
- The Ebola epidemic revealed discrepancies between self-assessments and objective evaluations of IHR capacities.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) introduced the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) as a voluntary, objective review process to strengthen IHR monitoring.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the implementation and outcomes of the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) process in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR).
- To identify strengths and areas for improvement in the JEE process and subsequent National Action Plans for Health Security (NAPHS).
Main Methods:
- Analysis of JEE completion rates in the EMR compared to global data.
- Survey of focal points in EMR member states regarding their JEE experience.
- Assessment of the development and implementation of post-JEE National Action Plans for Health Security (NAPHS).
Main Results:
- The EMR accounts for 27% of all completed JEEs globally, with 14 evaluations conducted.
- 21% of EMR member states completing JEEs have developed a post-JEE NAPHS.
- Key strengths identified include the JEE's multisectoral approach, standardization, and WHO support.
- Guidance for developing costed NAPHS is needed.
Conclusions:
- The JEE process is a valuable tool for objectively assessing health security capacities under the IHR.
- Successful health security strengthening relies on robust, country-led, and adequately funded National Action Plans for Health Security (NAPHS).
- Enhanced coordination among donors and partners is crucial for NAPHS implementation and overall health security improvement.
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