Table 2 Illustrative examples of IHR Project alignment with country IHR priorities

Nigeria: In Nigeria, the country’s capacity on biosafety and security was one area that needed to be strengthened, according to the 2017 JEE. At the point of the MTE, PHE had run two sets of training on biosafety in laboratories, including for Lassa Fever, and supported an audit of biosafety requirements. PHE had further supported the implementation of recommendations from these exercises.

Myanmar: The IHR Project’s partnership with the Myanmar National Poisons Control Centre (NPCC) on strengthening national poisons and chemicals management capability and capacity resulted in 41 healthcare staff, based at Mandalay and Magway General Hospitals, undertaking essential TOXBASE® e-learning. In addition, the Project’s engagement activities promoted enhanced co-creation and collaboration with national stakeholders on poisons and chemicals management, including WHO Myanmar office, Occupational and Environmental Health Division from the University of Public Health, NPCC and New Yangon General Hospital, Mandalay and Magway General Hospitals.