Developing a Tool to Cost Gaps in Implementation of IHR (2005) Core Capacities

Authors

  • Stella Chungong World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
  • Jun Xing World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
  • Rajesh Sreedharan World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
  • Stephane de La Rocque World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
  • Rebecca Katz George Washington University, Washington, DC, DC, United States
  • Julie E. Fischer George Washington University, Washington, DC, DC, United States
  • Mahomed Patel Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
  • Lisa D. Ferland Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
  • Meeyoung Park Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
  • Ngozi Erondu Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
  • William MacWright Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
  • Scott J. McNabb Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v6i1.5073

Abstract

In May 2013, over 100 WHO Member States (MS) reported not having met their national International Health Regulations (2005) core capacity requirements. Many MS need support in identifying activities and associated costs to support building capacity. WHO developed a costing tool organized by the IHR (2005) Core Capacities and public health core functions. The tool will provide users with estimated annualized costs for developing and sustaining public health activities relevant to IHR (2005) implementation. Providing National Focal Points with costs estimates and generalized plans of action facilitates allocation of funds and development of IHR capacities and public health functions.

Author Biography

Stella Chungong, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland

Dr. Chungong currently coordinates IHR Monitoring, Procedures and Information Unit of the World Health Organization (WHO). Her work includes coordinating WHO support for national IHR core capacities assessment, strengthening, and monitoring; IHR procedures, legislation, and communications; surveillance; and travel health. She previously worked within WHO's Global Influenza Programme. She holds an MD (University Center for Health Sciences - Cameroon), a Diploma in Community Medicine (University of Geneva), and an MPH (University of Leeds - UK).

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Published

2014-03-09

How to Cite

Chungong, S., Xing, J., Sreedharan, R., de La Rocque, S., Katz, R., Fischer, J. E., … McNabb, S. J. (2014). Developing a Tool to Cost Gaps in Implementation of IHR (2005) Core Capacities. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v6i1.5073

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Poster Presentations

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