Joint external evaluation of the International Health Regulations (2005) core capacities of Viet Nam: mission report, 21–25 July 2025
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World Health Organization
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viii, 100 p.
This report presents the findings of a Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of Viet Nam’s capacities to implement the International Health Regulations (2005), conducted in July 2025. The evaluation assessed 19 technical areas related to prevention, detection and response to public health threats, using a multisectoral and peer-review approach involving national and international experts. The results indicate that Viet Nam has developed or demonstrated capacities in many areas, particularly in immunization, multisectoral coordination and case management. However, several challenges remain, including limited capacity in financing, emergency response, workforce development, surveillance integration and biosafety systems. The report highlights gaps in coordination, data interoperability, legal frameworks and timely resource mobilization, which may hinder effective implementation of health security measures. The evaluation provides a set of priority actions and nine overarching recommendations aimed at strengthening national health security. These include improving multisectoral coordination, increasing sustainable financing, enhancing emergency preparedness and response systems, strengthening surveillance and laboratory networks, and investing in resilient and climate-adapted health infrastructure. Overall, the report serves as a strategic tool to guide Viet Nam in reinforcing its health security system, aligning with global standards, and improving preparedness for future public health emergencies.
This report presents the findings of a Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of Viet Nam’s capacities to implement the International Health Regulations (2005), conducted in July 2025. The evaluation assessed 19 technical areas related to prevention, detection and response to public health threats, using a multisectoral and peer-review approach involving national and international experts. The results indicate that Viet Nam has developed or demonstrated capacities in many areas, particularly in immunization, multisectoral coordination and case management. However, several challenges remain, including limited capacity in financing, emergency response, workforce development, surveillance integration and biosafety systems. The report highlights gaps in coordination, data interoperability, legal frameworks and timely resource mobilization, which may hinder effective implementation of health security measures. The evaluation provides a set of priority actions and nine overarching recommendations aimed at strengthening national health security. These include improving multisectoral coordination, increasing sustainable financing, enhancing emergency preparedness and response systems, strengthening surveillance and laboratory networks, and investing in resilient and climate-adapted health infrastructure. Overall, the report serves as a strategic tool to guide Viet Nam in reinforcing its health security system, aligning with global standards, and improving preparedness for future public health emergencies.