Afrigather In a big stride in the direction of strengthening international well being safety, Zambia efficiently concluded its second Joint Exterior Analysis (JEE) of the Worldwide Well being Rules (IHR) core capacities, utilizing the cutting-edge JEE 3.0 instrument on 6 October 2023. The excellent evaluation was performed from 2 to six October 2023 on the Radisson Blu in Livingstone, by twelve exterior evaluators lead by Dr Allan Mpairwe of the WHO Regional Hub.
The workshop that introduced collectively over 80 individuals from completely different sectors together with the Ministries of Well being, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Atmosphere, Protection forces, Zambia Nationwide Public Well being Institute (ZNPHI), Zambia Catastrophe Administration and Mitigation Unit, WHO, UK- Well being Safety Company, ECSA-Well being Neighborhood, Africa CDC, USAID amongst others, marked Zambia’s unwavering dedication to enhancing public well being and fostering collaboration.
In his opening remarks, Dr Mwaba, ZNPHI Board Chairperson emphasised the necessity to improve the nation’s preparedness and response capabilities for potential public well being occasions.
“The Joint Exterior Analysis is not only an evaluation however a strategic alternative for Zambia to establish gaps and strengthen present capacities, with the purpose of selling public well being,” he mentioned.
Collectively, the consultant audio system of UKHSA, WHO, FAO, Workplace of the Vice President, Ministry of Well being, and Ministry of Agriculture, all echoed the necessity for multisectoral collaborative efforts and transparency all through the JEE course of.
Emphasis was given to the importance of the precedence actions over the subsequent 5 years, that are required be included into the Nationwide Motion Plan for Well being Safety (NAPHS), to reinforce well being safety throughout the related sectors.
Dr Allan Mpairwe, group lead of the JEE course of congratulated Zambia for his or her openness and transparency through the course of.
“It has been an excellent course of, and due to the openness and transparency, Zambia has now recognized its crucial gaps and prioritized them for motion. They’ve an excellent foundation for the event of their Nationwide Motion Plan for Well being Safety,” mentioned Dr Mpairwe.
The WHO Nation Consultant, Dr Nathan Bakyaita thanked all individuals for his or her dedication and dedication to fulfilling the IHR obligations.
“Thanks to all individuals and the Zambian group for his or her openness. This second JEE underscores Zambia’s transparency and accountability to strengthening its core capacities, its collaboration and cooperation in advancing well being safety and positioning itself to fight rising well being threats,” he mentioned.
The profitable conclusion of Zambia’s second JEE doesn’t solely spotlight the nation’s progress in strengthening its well being programs but in addition serves as a foundation to raise their international well being safety standing. The findings and suggestions from the analysis will inform Zambia’s future methods, information focused investments and capacity-building initiatives and areas of enchancment.
