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IHR Core Checklist

Medium 14 items · 30 min
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testuser Published 2 months ago
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This checklist helps public health teams track and strengthen the core capacities required under the International Health Regulations (2005). It’s designed for health program managers, surveillance officers, and multisectoral coordinators. Inspired by World Health Organization guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Inspired by World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional where applicable.

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  1. Review national IHR legislation and policies — Confirm laws allow timely detection, reporting and response to public health events.
  2. Set up a national IHR coordination team — Designate a lead authority and clear roles across ministries and sectors.
  3. Map key stakeholders and partner responsibilities — List agencies, labs, hospitals and private partners with contact details.
  4. Develop an IHR implementation plan with timelines — Set measurable targets, resources needed, and review dates.
  5. Establish a system for routine event surveillance — Create clear reporting lines and standard case definitions for priority hazards.
  6. Train staff on case detection and reporting procedures — Include frontline workers and laboratory reporters in refresher training.
  7. Strengthen laboratory diagnostic capacity — Ensure labs can test for priority pathogens or have referral links.
  8. Ensure safe specimen transport and lab biosafety — Set protocols for packaging, transport and lab safety practices.
  9. Conduct workforce capacity assessments — Identify staffing gaps and plan training or recruitment.
  10. Develop and test an emergency response plan — Include activation criteria, roles, and coordination with partners.
  11. Run at least one multisectoral simulation exercise yearly — Use scenarios to test response, logistics and communication.
  12. Set up risk communication channels with the public — Prepare clear messages and multiple delivery channels for alerts.
  13. Ensure points of entry have basic health measures — Confirm screening, referral and isolation procedures at borders and ports.
  14. Monitor and report progress using agreed indicators — Collect data regularly, review gaps and update the implementation plan.
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