IHR Core Capacity — Free Checklist (15 Items) | TickYouOff

15 items · Health · Medium difficulty · 30 min

Quick checklist to track national IHR core capacity progress.

• Designate national IHR focal point

  Name the official contact and outline responsibilities for international reporting.

• Review and update legal and policy framework to enable IHR actions

  Check that laws and regulations allow surveillance, reporting and emergency response.

• Set up multisectoral coordination mechanism

  Form a committee with health, agriculture, transport and emergency agencies.

• Establish national surveillance system

  Define case definitions, data flows, reporting timelines and responsibilities.

• Implement event-based reporting at all levels

  Enable rapid reports from communities, clinics and media sources.

• Ensure routine data flow from districts to national level

  Set electronic submission schedules and clear escalation paths.

• Strengthen laboratory diagnostic capacity

  Ensure testing, quality assurance, biosafety and sample referral systems.

• Maintain workforce trained in surveillance and response

  Schedule regular training for detection, reporting and field investigation.

• Develop and test a national emergency response plan

  Define triggers, roles, logistics and coordination procedures.

• Conduct regular simulation exercises and after-action reviews

  Run drills, document gaps, and follow up with corrective actions.

• Establish risk communication and community engagement systems

  Plan two-way communication, spokespersons, and outreach channels.

• Prepare pre-written messaging templates for likely events

  Create adaptable messages for rapid public updates and FAQs.

• Strengthen public health measures at points of entry

  Put screening, reporting and referral procedures in place at ports and borders.

• Map resources and secure financing for preparedness activities

  Document budgets, stockpiles, and funding gaps for core capacities.

• Monitor and report IHR core capacity indicators annually

  Collect indicator data, review performance, and publish national updates.

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