A framework for tracking global progress on preparedness for respiratory pandemics

Overview

A global monitoring framework has been developed to support WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative, focusing on respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. This framework enables WHO, countries, and partners to assess functional capacities for respiratory pandemic preparedness in the areas of emergency coordination, collaborative surveillance, community protection, clinical care, and access to countermeasures. Drawing on insights from the COVID-19 pandemic, the framework provides a structured approach to tracking global progress and identifying areas for improvement to strengthen global resilience against respiratory pathogen threats. Annual progress reports will accompany the framework to showcase the global status of functional capacities needed to prepare for future respiratory pandemics.