Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR): national report of Thailand

Overview

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.