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Nigeria's joint external evaluation and national action plan for health security

Nigeria’s joint external evaluation and national action plan for health security

Health Security

Nigeria’s adoption of the World Health Organization’s Joint External Evaluation (JEE) and National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) will strengthen its national health security efforts. Writing in Health Security, experts at Resolve to Save Lives document the process of completing a JEE with partners in Nigeria in 2017 and subsequently creating a NAPHS to improve prevention, detection, and response in 2018. The process included developing a 5-year implementation plan, creating management teams, drafting outbreak legislation and training professionals at subnational and local levels. Strategic use of international assistance, coupled with reviews of major outbreaks, will strengthen Nigeria’s ability to prevent and respond to health security threats, and regular review and adaptation of its 5-year plan will be essential to ensure sustained progress.

Building National Health Security Through a Rapid Self-Assessment and Annual Operational Plan in Uganda, May to September 2021

Building National Health Security Through a Rapid Self-Assessment and Annual Operational Plan in Uganda, May to September 2021

Health Security

While long-term planning for health security is indispensable, focused short-term operational planning can be a tremendous asset for developing actionable and realistic strategies to improve readiness for public health emergencies. Despite limited funding and an overwhelming list of action items, Uganda successfully enhanced its epidemic readiness by 20% with a focused 1-year operational plan developed after a rapid self-assessment, tackling 72 of the 264 activities in their 5-year NAPHS. By concentrating on a smaller number of high-impact activities, Uganda demonstrated that it is possible to strengthen long-term health security capacities with focused short-term planning, showcasing a model for other countries facing similar challenges.

Action-based costing for national action plans for health security: accelerating progress toward the International Health Regulations (2005)

Action-based costing for national action plans for health security: accelerating progress toward the International Health Regulations (2005)

Health Security

Implementing the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) can be a cumbersome process, and costs vary widely from country to country. To support facilitating this complex work, experts from Resolve to Save Lives tested several new tools designed to estimate the resources needed for implementing the IHR. Using Nigeria’s National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) as a case study, we compared cost estimates generated through the World Health Organization (WHO) Costing Tool, Georgetown University’s IHR Costing Tool, and CDC’s Priority Actions Costing Tool (PACT). While the tools suggested similar activities for implementation, cost estimates varied due to differences in procurement and human resource needs. We found that a strategic approach, prioritizing major cost drivers based on resource availability, could help accelerate the implementation of health security plans.

Developing the 2024 National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) Annual Operational Plan (AOP)

Resolve to Save Lives

An overview of the process of developing the 2024 National Action Plan for Health Security Annual Operational Plan in Nigeria.

NAPHS Tracker

Resolve to Save Lives

“An overview of how the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) Tracker enables data-informed decision-making to streamline
NAPHS management and financing.”

Operational Planning and Priority-Setting Using 7-1-7 to Strengthen Uganda’s Health Security

Resolve to Save Lives

A case study on how the 7-1-7 approach bolstered Uganda’s National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS).

International Health Regulations (2005)

Resolve to Save Lives

This document outlines the International Health Regulations and the core capacities countries must develop to detect, prevent, and respond to public health threats, including infectious diseases.

$113 Billion Can Prepare Low- and Middle-Income Countries to Prevent and Respond to Epidemics

Resolve to Save Lives

Analysis commissioned by Resolve to Save Lives shows that low- and middle-income countries need just $113 billion USD over the next five years to be better prepared for infectious disease threats.

Dedicated Preparedness Teams

Resolve to Save Lives

Strengthening national health security with multidisciplinary teams dedicated to epidemic preparedness.

Le Règlement Sanitaire International (2005)

Resolve to Save Lives

Fiche d’information sur le Règlement sanitaire international (RSI).

Fast-Tracking Funding for Epidemic Preparedness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Resolve to Save Lives

A case study on fast-tracking funding for epidemic preparedness in the Democratic Republic of Congo .

Droits et obligations des États Parties au Règlement sanitaire international (2005)

Resolve to Save Lives

Synthèse des principaux droits et obligations des états parties au Règlement sanitaire international (2005).

Renforcer la préparation aux épidémies au niveau national

Resolve to Save Lives

Fiche d’information sur le renforcement de la préparation aux épidémies au niveau national.

Strengthening Epidemic Preparedness at the Country Level

Resolve to Save Lives

Five core recommendations from national governments that have learned what works to strengthen preparedness by piloting different approaches.

Strengthening Epidemic Preparedness at the Country Level

Resolve to Save Lives

An issue brief outlining recommendations on adapting and strengthening global health so that it is fit-for-purpose for the next health threat.

Renforcer la préparation aux épidémies au niveau national

Resolve to Save Lives

Dossier d’information sur le renforcement de la préparation aux épidémies au niveau national.

International Health Regulations

Resolve to Save Lives

A fact sheet providing an overview of the IHR with FAQ’s.

International Health Regulations (IHR)

Resolve to Save Lives

An overview of the International Health Regulations.

Joint External Evaluation

Resolve to Save Lives

An overview of the Joint External Evaluation (JEE), a voluntary, collaborative assessment of a country’s ability to find, rapidly stop and prevent disease outbreaks and other public health threats.