Posted on 04/05/2020 7:20:15 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
The GHS Index is the first comprehensive assessment of global health security capabilities in 195 countries. Read more about the Index and the international panel that helped develop it, download the report and data model, and watch our introductory video.
The average overall GHS Index score is 40.2 out of a possible 100. While high-income countries report an average score of 51.9, the Index shows that collectively, international preparedness for epidemics and pandemics remains very weak.
The GHS Index assesses countries’ health security and capabilities across six categories, 34 indicators, and 85 sub-indicators. The findings are drawn from open source information that answered 140 questions across the categories.
The full report offers 33 recommendations to address the gaps identified by the index.
At least 75% of countries receive low scores on globally catastrophic biological risk-related indicators, the greatest vulnerability being oversight of dual-use research.
Although 86% of countries invest local or donor funds in health security, few countries pay for health security gap assessments and action plans out of national budgets.
Understanding existing resources is crucial to building collective action and accountability. Use these resources to take action to build stronger national and global health security.
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Here is their chart of the overall rankings of all 195 countries. The United States is WAY out there in the lead all by itself.
Not so well prepared: SECOND WORLD countries
Worst prepared: THIRD WORLD countries
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It's not a perfect measurement but it's close.
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