IHR Core Capacity | Strengths | Challenges |
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C8 – National Health Emergency Framework | 1. Regular meetings and information sharing. 2. Good coordination between partners. 3. Coordination mechanism and structure in place. | 1. Lack of stakeholders being involved and well briefed. 2. Lack of a unified command system and decision-making. 3. Insufficient coordination structure and systems in place. |
C9 - Health service provision | 1. Immediate notification, early detection and confirmation of case. 2. Large-scale vaccination for vulnerable people. 3. Safe and dignified burial implemented. | 1. Inadequate IPC practices and supplies. 2. Insufficient care for cases. 3. Insufficient isolation of cases. |
C10 - Risk Communication | 1. Intersectoral communication with relevant stakeholders involved. 2. Existing communication structure or system in place. 3. Information sharing with media and public. | 1. Poor community engagement. 2. Inefficient or inadequate information sharing. 3. Limited support from partners. |