Abstract
Legislative assessments as a tool for strengthening health security capacity: the example of Guinea post-2014 Ebola outbreak
Highlights
An effective and dedicated legislative framework is necessary to give effect to the obligations under Articles 5 and 13 of the International Health Regulations (IHR) and is an indicator under the prevent pillar of the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) tool
In 14 out of the 19 JEE technical areas, we identified key legislative gaps and potential areas of conflicting authorities within and between ministries
We identified a lack of formal legislation or mechanisms to support information and data sharing within and between agencies and sectors as well as relevant authorities in neighboring countries, despite the benefits such mechanisms may offer for improved communication when public health emergencies threaten to cross borders
Summary
An effective and dedicated legislative framework is necessary to give effect to the obligations under Articles 5 and 13 of the International Health Regulations (IHR) and is an indicator under the prevent pillar of the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) tool. Following the 2014-2016 Ebola crisis in West Africa, the President of Guinea established a new agency solely dedicated to preparedness and response to public health emergencies. This paper presents the results of a research project to assess the legal and regulatory basis for activities related to public health emergencies management across the Guinean government
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