Strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response through the One Health approach in Bhutan
The overall objective of the Project is to strengthen national health system resilience and emergency preparedness through improved surveillance, laboratory capacities, and workforce capabilities under a One Health approach for better PPR to public health emergencies.
Implementation arrangements and key components
As the two Implementing Entities, FAO and WHO will provide technical guidance and support project activities under the leadership of the MOAL, MOH, and the Bhutan One Health Secretariat (BOHS). The Project has four main components.
- Operationalizing the Bhutan One Health Secretariat (BOHS).
- Strengthening surveillance and early warning.
- Upgrading laboratory systems.
- Investing in human resource capacity.
Expected outcomes
The implementation of the activities above will lead to outcomes outlined in the Pandemic Fund Results Framework. JEE, SPAR, and PVS scores for indicators are expected to increase, demonstrating Bhutan’s achievement of:
- A functional early warning and holistic disease surveillance system
- Synergized approaches to prepare and respond to health emergencies
- Increased cooperation among sectors and initiatives for preparedness and response efforts
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Projects
Pandemic Fund
FAO will co-lead the implementation of 12 projects aimed to boost local and global health security as part of the Pandemic Fund’s first round of financing.
Highlights
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