Notification and information sharing

The timely and accurate notification of public health events to WHO, assessed in accordance with Annex 2 of the IHR (2005), is a critical function for all States Parties and requires the NFP to be sufficiently trained and resourced. Furthermore, the effective functioning of the NFP requires coordinated and mul­tisectoral information exchange with clear procedures and mechanisms for communication.

States Parties will:

  • a. establish, maintain or strengthen a national system, including processes for multisectoral coordination, to ensure timely detection, investigation, risk assessment and information shar­ing among relevant national stakeholders; and
  • b. ensure that the NFP has sufficient capacity to comply with obligations for notification, consul­tation, verification and information exchange with WHO.

The Regional Office, in collaboration with key partners, will:

  • a. support States Parties in building their capacities for effective notification, consultation, verifi­cation and information exchange through NFP training and the provision of technical support at the country level; and
  • b. support NFPs in conducting risk assessments for cross-border hazards.
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