世界卫生组织关于卫生紧急事件的运营更新

Key Insights - The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently responding to 42 graded emergencies globally as of January 15, 2025, including 8 ongoing Level 3 emergencies and 10 Level 2 emergencies [1][4] - In 2024, WHO responded to 51 graded emergencies across 89 countries, emphasizing the need for strong systems to protect against future pandemics and health risks [4][5] - WHO's public health intelligence team evaluated over 1.2 million pieces of information related to potential public health events in 2024, conducting preliminary risk assessments for 494 reported events [5][6] Emergency Response - WHO deployed 67 international technical experts in 2024 to support emergency actions in various countries, enhancing local capacities and immediate response efforts [6] - The Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) initiative classified 12 new EMTs in 2024, bringing the total to 52, with over 30,000 qualified health professionals available for deployment [8][21] - WHO's emergency reserve fund released $50.09 million to provide humanitarian health assistance for 27 emergencies, with significant allocations for the humanitarian response in Ethiopia and the Sudan conflict [8] Regional Emergency Projects - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) faced unique challenges in the Americas, including natural disasters and health inequalities, and prioritized strengthening health systems through training and rapid response teams [12][13] - In 2024, PAHO supported 16 emergency actions in response to health crises and natural disasters, including cholera and humanitarian emergencies in Haiti and Venezuela [13][18] - WHO Europe provided $44 million in medical emergency supplies to 19 member states in response to ongoing public health emergencies, including the conflict in Ukraine [23][24] Health Emergency Preparedness - WHO's OpenWHO platform registered 9.2 million users in 2024, offering 318 online courses to enhance global health knowledge and response capabilities [7] - The International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005 amendments were successfully negotiated in 2024, with commitments to strengthen emergency preparedness across member states [4][19] - WHO's HeRAMS system provided insights into healthcare accessibility in Mozambique, highlighting significant barriers to essential services for vulnerable populations [49][50]