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OUTCOME
4.2
Rapid detection and response
Health emergencies
PB
2026-2027
Rapid detection and response
4.2. Regional and national capacities enhanced to rapidly detect, verify, and respond to health emergencies and disasters caused by any hazard
Budget
Approved Budget PB (Previous)
29.0
US$ MILLION
Priority

Medium

Proposed Budget PB (Current)
26.9
US$ MILLION
Related Outputs and Indicators
  • 4.2.1.a Percentage of signals for which a request for verification was sent, under the International Health Regulations (2005), within 24-48 hours of detection
    Baseline
    70%
    Target
    100%
  • 4.2.1.b Percentage of notified and verified acute public health events communicated directly to Member States through the Event Information Site or other official communications within one week of the date information was first received
    Baseline
    70%
    Target
    100%
  • 4.2.2.a Number of countries and territories with professionals that have completed PASB-supported capacity-building programs on advanced analytics, including geographic intelligence and predictive modeling for outbreak and emergency response
    Baseline
    3
    Target
    24
  • 4.2.2.b Number of countries and territories that have integrated advanced analytics, including geographic intelligence and predictive modeling, into their health systems to inform outbreak and emergency responses
    Baseline
    5
    Target
    23
  • 4.2.3.a Number of countries and territories supported to access established regional laboratory networks and to develop and/or implement laboratory policies for the prediction, detection, prevention, control, and response to high-threat and emerging pathogens, including emerging zoonotic pathogens
    Baseline
    20
    Target
    25
  • 4.2.3.b Number of countries and territories that have demonstrated laboratory capabilities to test and sequence for high-threat and emerging pathogens, including emerging zoonotic pathogens
    Baseline
    18
    Target
    23
  • 4.2.4.a Number of PAHO/WHO Representative Offices that meet minimum readiness criteria
    Baseline
    27
    Target
    27
  • 4.2.5.a Number of countries and territories provided with technical cooperation to establish and/or strengthen health emergency operations centers, coordination mechanisms, and National Health Response Teams
    Baseline
    7
    Target
    20
  • 4.2.5.b Number of countries and territories with established nationalregistration mechanisms for Emergency Medical Teams
    Baseline
    14
    Target
    22
  • 4.2.6.a Percentage of protracted Grade 2 or 3 emergencies in which PASB meets performance standards
    Baseline
    100%
    Target
    100%
  • 4.2.7.a Percentage of acute Grade 2 or 3 emergencies in which PASB meets performance standards
    Baseline
    100%
    Target
    100%
Key Interventions

    • Establish epidemic intelligence as a core function of public health systems to strengthen early warning of health emergencies through enhanced coordination, capacities, and strategic cooperation.  

    • Enhance the Bureau’s capacity to lead regional efforts and contribute to global initiatives to warn of public health threats of international concern in a timely manner, thus enabling effective preparedness and risk mitigation efforts.  

    • Support countries to enhance national and subnational capacities in data collection, management, and analysis for health emergencies, with a focus on leveraging spatial analysis and advanced analytics for nowcasting, forecasting, and scenario modeling.  

    • Strengthen and coordinate emergency supply chains by establishing and maintaining strategic stockpiles, rapidly deploying emergency supplies, and building efficient logistics systems to ensure timely delivery to emergency-affected areas.   

    • Facilitate robust coordination and collaboration among global, regional, and national stakeholders to strengthen emergency responses, develop strategic plans, mobilize resources, and establish resilient public health infrastructure and networks.   

    • Enhance the Bureau’s capacity to coordinate and lead health cluster responses regionally, ensuring collaboration among diverse partners, supporting humanitarian plans, mobilizing resources, engaging with local authorities in conflict zones, and advancing meaningful inclusion of local actors in protracted emergencies.   

    • Coordinate the scale-up of health services and critical public health functions during emergencies by supporting countries to address access barriers, collaborating with global partners, enhancing logistics capacities, leading recovery efforts, and integrating lessons learned to strengthen health systems.