This series of videos provides a high-level overview for decision-makers and technical experts from governments and key stakeholders or partners involved in Readiness Contingency Planning (RCP) and implementation. RCP is part of a cycle in which the identification and regular monitoring of risks, vu...lnerabilities and capabilities inform the planning and implementation of measures to mitigate the risks and to get ready to respond to high-priority risks or imminent health emergencies.
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A Joint External Evaluation (JEE) is an essential component of the International Health Regulations (IHR) Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (IHR MEF). The process involves a self-assessment by the country, followed by an evaluation conducted by an independent JEE team using a standardized tool. Th...is tool assesses 19 technical areas across four domains: prevention, detection, response, and other hazards and points of entry.
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Prevention of and Response to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PRSEAH) is a core action to be implemented as a part of WHO’s mandate in the countries in which it has activated the incident management system.
Ready4Response is a multi-tiered core curriculum that aims to develop consistent learning standards across the emergency response workforces at national level. It equips participants with essential competencies needed to work within public health emergency response.
Communities are at the heart of every response. Effective risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) supports communities and individuals in understanding the risks they face and making informed decisions about how to protect themselves and the people around them. Accurate information, provi...ded to communities in ways they understand and respect, builds trust and supports the success of prevention, response and recovery efforts.
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This channel is an introduction to simulation exercises and their value as part of wider emergency preparedness to raise awareness among a non-technical audience.
This channel offers learning resources for strategic health operations, including Ebola and Marburg diseases screening and treatment center design, ultra-low temperature vaccine management and WHO Mobile Very Small Aperture Terminal installation.
This channel aims to provide high-level information and contextual understanding of WHO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Emergencies. It explores a range of topics, from the Emergency Response Framework, to planning, grants and finance, procurement, risk management, rosters and deployment, a...nd ethics.
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Global Health, Local Information.
The freely available Web site 'healthmap.org' and mobile app 'Outbreaks Near Me' deliver real-time intelligence on a broad range of emerging infectious diseases for a diverse audience including libraries, local health departments, governments, and international tra...velers. HealthMap brings together disparate data sources, including online news aggregators, eyewitness reports, expert-curated discussions and validated official reports, to achieve a unified and comprehensive view of the current global state of infectious diseases and their effect on human and animal health.
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The Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) Portal of the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations includes Daily Maps, Base maps, Satellite Maps and Situation Maps.
Accessed August 2025.
The learning platform supports the learning needs of organizations and individuals with responsibilities in public health and other related sectors responsible for strengthening health security by implementing the IHR 2005 through a wide range of learning programs, activities ...and materials.
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Eurosurveillance is a European peer-reviewed scientific journal devoted to the epidemiology, surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases, with a focus on such topics that are of relevance to Europe
The Climate Risk Index (CRI) ranks countries by the human and economic toll of extreme weather. The latest edition highlights increasing losses and the urgent need for stronger climate resilience and action.
This project aims to support host nations in delivering a safe and successful event, as part of WHO’s ongoing support to countries in strengthening the International Health Regulations capacities for prevention, detection and response to the public health events in the context of hosting Mass Gath...ering (MG) events, in collaboration with the WHO collaborating centres.
The online course will provide an overview of the key steps and considerations that a host country will need to take when planning to host a MG. It consists of one introduction and eight independent technical modules. You can register for free
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Biosafety involves the implementation of containment principles, technologies and practices to prevent unintentional exposure to biological agents. Biosecurity involves the protection, control and accountability of biological materials and information related to these materials and dualuse research,... to prevent their unauthorized access, loss, theft, misuse, diversion or intentional release.
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The “RRT Training Programme” (RRT TP) is a structured collection of learning resources including learning materials, guidance, and tools enabling Member States to plan, implement and evaluate customized training for RRT managers and RRT members at national and subnational levels. This programme ...has been designed based on the RRT Competency Framework
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An After Action Review (AAR) is a qualitative review of actions taken in response to an event of public health concern. It is a means of identifying and documenting best practices and challenges demonstrated by the response to the event.
As the United Nations’ public health agency, WHO has an important role to play in the global public health response to events involving the possible deliberate use of biological and chemical hazards against a human population.