Pandemic and public health crises have demonstrated their potential to disrupt economies, destabilize institutions, and severely impact communities across borders. Addressing such threats requires robust surveillance systems, strong public health institutions, and coordinated emergency responses that encompass health, social protection, and information management. Integrated and anticipatory action at both national and regional levels can ensure rapid containment and resilience building.
Such can be:
- Pandemic outbreaks (e.g., COVID-19, influenza)
- Zoonotic diseases (e.g., avian flu, Ebola)
- Biological threats and biosecurity breaches
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
- Public misinformation during health emergencies
Capacities
- National public health surveillance and response systems
- Cross-border coordination on disease detection and containment
- Health infrastructure readiness and emergency stockpiles
- Digital health monitoring and telemedicine capabilities
- Risk communication and crisis information management
- Training and mobilization of medical and support personnel
Action Lines
- Develop and regularly update national pandemic preparedness plans
- Strengthen laboratory networks and real-time surveillance systems
- Enhance cross-border cooperation for epidemic response
- Promote public health education and misinformation countermeasures
- Support research and innovation in infectious disease control
- Ensure equitable access to healthcare and vaccines in emergencies