WHO CC Infectious Disease Preparedness and IHR M&E supports WHO and its Members States by providing technical advice at request through workshops, trainings, and exercises.

The WHO CC team has contributed to and supported WHO and its Member States in numerous workshops, trainings, and exercises related to IHR and infectious diseases preparedness on national and international level. For example, the WHO CC has contributed to the Joint Assessment and Detection of Events (JADE) exercise, reviewing the exercise scenario, and providing technical support during the exercise. 

The WHO CC has extensive experience in developing and facilitating workshops, as well as developing and conducting various trainings, exercises and evaluations. At the request of PAHO, the WHO Collaborating Centre conducted an Intra-Action Review of the COVID-19 pandemic in Suriname, which contributed to further strengthening the country’s preparedness for health emergencies. 

The LCI provides technical advice by participation of relevant professional staff regarding all hazard preparedness and IHR M&E, amongst others in expert meetings and trainings, facilitating working groups, and conducting table-top exercises.