Emergencies
WHO is committed to saving lives and protecting health in times of crisis – whether caused by outbreaks, conflicts or disasters.
The WHO Health Emergencies Programme harnesses the expertise and resources of the three
levels of WHO – country offices, regional offices and headquarters – to help Member States build the capacities required to prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from all hazards that create health emergencies. When national capacities
are overwhelmed, WHO works alongside ministries of health and partners to lead and coordinate the international health response.
Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR)
Thailand, one of the countries selected to pilot the Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR), conducted its UHPR in April 2022. The UHPR was developed by WHO as a catalytic tool to promote a systematic country-led review by both health and non-health actors utilizing the lessons learnt from past health emergencies, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. The UHPR process drew attention to specific areas that could be strengthened for countries to be better prepared to respond to future public health threats, including pandemics. This report, a product of the first phase of the UHPR initiative that identifies concrete areas for peer-learning and support between Member States and documents best practices, solutions and innovation, will provide important input to the global peer review phase.
Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR): national report of Thailand