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UHPR Side-Event on Tuesday 19 May 2026
Group photo of the panelists during the WHA79 side event on “Strengthening Investment in Health Security through the Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR)”.
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The Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) is a voluntary, transparent, Member State-led peer review mechanism, that aims to establish a regular intergovernmental dialogue between Member States on their respective national capacities for health emergency preparedness.
It is a game-changing platform to support collective actions at the national and global level that will make the world safer, based on the principles of equal treatment and mutual accountability.
At the national level: UHPR elevates preparedness to the highest level of government, fosters multisectoral collaboration and mobilization, and facilitates sustainable investments and financing for health emergency preparedness.
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At the Global level:
UHPR keeps emergency preparedness high on the political agenda, fosters global solidarity, mutual trust and accountability, and aligns national initiatives with regional and global strategies.
UHPR leverages strategic partnerships with cross-sectoral donors that contributing to broader goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage and Sustainable development.
Documents
The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that no country is safe from health emergencies, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen health security preparedness and response capacities, across the globe. In response in resolution WHA74.7 (2021), Member States requested the Director-General to establish the voluntary pilot phase of the Universal Health and Preparedness Review mechanism, based on the principles of transparency and inclusiveness, and on how it builds on existing International Health Regulations (2005) monitoring and evaluation framework components. As part of resolution WHA75/21, the UHPR concept note was presented to the health assembly and noted by Member States.
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23 July 2024
Universal health and preparedness review: FAQ
The Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) is an innovative, high-level, Member State-led review mechanism where countries voluntarily engage...
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13 September 2024
Universal health and preparedness review: national phase guidance
This document provides countries with comprehensive guidance on the UHPR process. It underscores the importance of preparation and outlines the essential...
Country Case Studies
Cameroon engaged in the Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) in January 2023, becoming the seventh country to complete its national review phase....
29 October 2026
Portugal’s health security legacy: a Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) case study
Portugal was the first country in European Region and fourth Globally to pilot the Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR), conducting its high-level...
29 October 2026
Fortifying national preparedness capacity through the Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR):...
The Central African Republic (CAR) became the first country globally to engage in the Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR), conducting its high-level...
31 July 2026
The Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) in Sierra Leone: a country case study
Sierra Leone is among the first countries globally to undertake the Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR), a voluntary, Member State-led initiative...
21 April 2026
Thailand’s Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR): a country case study of health threats well...
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...
Publications
The Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) is a voluntary intergovernmental mechanism, led by Member States with the support of the World Health...
23 June 2025
The United Republic of Tanzania – Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) – National Report,...
Tanzania is the first country in Eastern and Southern Africa to complete the Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) process. Led by His Excellency...
16 May 2025
EXAMEN UNIVERSEL DE L’ETAT DE SANTE ET DE PREPARATION (UHPR) RAPPORT NATIONAL DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO...
L'Examen universel de l’état de santé et de préparation (UHPR) est un mécanisme intergouvernemental, piloté par...
The Universal Health and Readiness Review (UHPR) is a intergovernmental mechanism led by Member States, with the support of the WHO, in which countries...
22 September 2023
Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR): national report of Central African Republic
The Universal Health and Readiness Review (UHPR) is a intergovernmental mechanism led by Member States, with the support of the WHO, in which countries...
Thailand, one of the countries selected to pilot the Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR), conducted its UHPR in April 2022. The UHPR was...
This report results from the compilation of findings of the UHPR pilot initiative in which Portugal engaged with WHO. It reflects a summary and not all...
3 August 2023
Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR): national report of the Republic of Iraq
The Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) process was owned and led by the Republic of Iraq from its onset. Early in December 2021, the WHO...
Health Emergency Preparedness (HSP)
Multisectoral engagement in health emergency preparedness: A commentary on the WHO's universal health...
This publication highlights the critical importance of multisectoral engagement in strengthening public health preparedness. It contributes to the evolving...
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