Human and Animal

INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGULATIONS (2005)
IHR CORE CAPACITY MONITORING FRAMEWORK
Handbook
for the assessment
of capacities at the
human-animal interface
Global Capacities
Alert and Response
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGULATIONS (2005)

IHR CORE CAPACITY MONITORING FRAMEWORK
Handbook
for the assessment
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Handbook for the assessment of capacities at the human-animal interface.
1. Zoonoses. 2. Risk Assessment. 3. Animal Diseases. 4. Ecosystem. 5. Human. 6. Animals. I.World Health Organization.
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Table of Contents
CONTEXT
OBJECTIVE OF THE HANDBOOK
CONTENT OF THE HANDBOOK
STRUCTURE OF THE HANDBOOK
How to use the Handbook
Tables of Correspondence between QUESTIONS IN THE IHR MONITORING FRAMEWORK

AND ASSOCIATED PVS CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
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N.B. For ease of reference, sub-sections are colour-coded

SECTION 1: ENABLING ENVIRONMENT.................................................................................................................... 10
Legal and regulatory framework................................................................................................................................................ 10
Review of the legal landscape..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Regulation and policies enabling the IHR NFP and the strengthening of the Core Capacities
defined in the IHR (2005) .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Definition of roles in the IHR Monitoring Framework........................................................................................................................ 12
Existing references......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Review of structures and resources available........................................................................................................................... 15
Mapping of existing structures and operational resources............................................................................................................ 15
Financial resources....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Human resources.......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Coordination between sectors..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Facilitating mechanisms between responsible Authorities ........................................................................................................... 17
Coordination with stakeholders..................................................................................................................................................... 18
Operational frameworks................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Operational procedures................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Section 2: Operational capacity...................................................................................................................... 22

Capacity to detect an unusual event and identify its etiology................................................................................................... 22
Global review of the network of collaboration and shared references......................................................................................... 22
Interactions during routine surveillance programmes and assessment of potential risks............................................................... 24
Capacity to assess a correct diagnosis......................................................................................................................................... 25
Ensuring laboratory quality............................................................................................................................................................ 26
Information on risk factors.............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Sharing protocols for the management of public health events................................................................................................... 27
Actions for rapid configuration...................................................................................................................................................... 28
Specific surveillance for AMR........................................................................................................................................................ 28
Capacity to ensure a coordinated response............................................................................................................................... 30
Rapid response teams (RRT).......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Mechanisms for rapid action........................................................................................................................................................ 31
Evaluation of the interventions and quality review......................................................................................................................... 32
Development of a communication plan...................................................................................................................................... 33
ANNEX 1. Key obligations associated with the IHR (2005) for which the veterinary
services obviously contribute
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ANNEX 2. List of PVS Critical Competencies to be considered in the IHR Monitoring Framework
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ANNEX 3. Table of correspondence between the questions in the IHR MF Questionnaire

and the Critical Capacities cards in the OIE Pathway tools
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ANNEX 4. Description of the IHR Monitoring Framework and the OIE PVS Pathway
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Context
With the coming into force of the revised International Health Regulations (IHR (2005)), all States Parties1 are
required to assess the ability of their national structure and resources to meet minimum national core capacities
for surveillance and response as specified in Annex 1 of the IHR (2005)2, and to develop a plan of action to ensure
that these capacities be present and functioning throughout their territories.
Annex 1 of the IHR (2005) provides a list of core functions the capacity to detect, report, assess and respond
to Public Health Event(s) of International Concern
(PHEIC) - expected at the three levels of implementation "Each State Party shall develop, strengthen and maintain, as
in countries national, intermediate and local community soon as possible but no later than five years from the entry
levels. All States Parties have committed to report their into force of these Regulations (), the capacity to detect,
level of compliance with IHR Annex 1 to the World assess, notify and report events in accordance with these
Regulations and ...the capacity to respond promptly and
Health Assembly (WHA) on a yearly basis.
effectively"
In order to assist States Parties in their responsibility IHR (2005), Articles 5 and 13
to report to the WHA, WHO has developed a data
collection tool which enables each State Party to provide standardized information on progress of its core
capacity development in the implementation of the IHR (2005).
The data collection tool is linked
with an online questionnaire derived
from the Checklist and indicators for
monitoring progress in the development
of IHR core capacities in States Parties3
developed through the IHR Monitoring
Framework.
This
questionnaire
is designed primarily for use by
National IHR Focal Points (NFPs)
in collaboration with public health
professionals, managers and other
sectors and stakeholders responsible
for implementing the IHR.This process
aims to capture the contribution of the
specific sectoral authorities, in reaching
the objectives of the IHR (2005).
The OIE and the PVS Pathway

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is the intergovernmental
organisation responsible for improving animal health worldwide. One
of the OIEs key strengths is providing international cooperation and
coordination against the spread of animal diseases, in line with its core
mandate, improvement of animal health, veterinary public health and
animal welfare world-wide. OIE is recognised as a reference organisation
by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and in 2015 counted a total of
180 Member Countries.
The OIE provides assistance to its Member Countries to improve the
governance of their national Veterinary Services in order that their
capacity may be strengthened and better-aligned with OIE international
quality standards. For that purpose, since 2006, the OIE has progressively
developed a global programme, the PVS (Performance of Veterinary
Services) Pathway. The PVS Pathway is a comprehensive, multi-staged
continuous process to strengthen Veterinary Services to and help them
improve their governance mechanisms by better aligning with the OIE
intergovernmental standards that they have democratically adopted.
This process focuses on building capacities of horizontal systems, giving
national Veterinary Services tools to identify weaknesses and develop
strategies to address these gaps.
National Veterinary Services contribute to the implementation of IHR

and it is therefore necessary for National IHR Focal Points to obtain this
information when filling out the IHR
More information on the PVS Pathway is provided on page 45
Monitoring Framework Questionnaire. Information relating to the Veterinary Services contribution can be gathered from the outputs of the OIE
Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) Pathway.The OIE PVS Pathway, among others, assesses the performance
of national Veterinary Services and their compliance with OIE intergovernmental standards on the quality of
Veterinary Services.
All aspects relevant to the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code4 and the quality of Veterinary Services, as per the
OIE definition5, are reviewed using the PVS Tool. During a PVS Evaluation mission, the PVS Expert Team collects
and analyses baseline information against 47 Critical Competencies, each of which is described in a specific
card (Critical Competency card). More details on the structure of the IHR Monitoring Framework and the PVS
Pathway can be found in Annex 4.
1 - Certain States Parties that are not Members States of WHO may become a party to the IHR by notifying acceptance of the Regulations to the Director-General
of the World Health Organisation. Currently, 196 States Parties to the IHR (2005) include all WHO Member States (194) as well as the Holy See and Liechtenstein.
2 - Annex 1 of the IHR (2005) includes 2 sections: A - Core capacity requirements for surveillance and Response, and B - Core capacity requirements for designated
airports, ports and ground crossing. available at www.who.int/ihr/9789241596664/en/
3 - Checklist and indicators for monitoring progress in the development of IHR core capacities in States Parties. Geneva: World Health Organization, 2013. Available
at www.who.int/ihr/checklist/en
4 - The OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code is available at http://www.oie.int/en/international-standard-setting/terrestrial-code/access-online/
5 - In this manual, the terms Veterinary Authorities and Veterinary Services refer to the definitions in the Terrestrial Cod
- Veterinary Authority means the Governmental Authority of an OIE Member Country, comprising veterinarians, other professionals and paraprofessionals, having the
responsibility and competence for ensuring or supervising the implementation of animal health and welfare measures, international veterinary certification and other standards and
recommendations in the Terrestrial Code in the whole territory.
- Veterinary Services means the governmental and non-governmental organisations that implement animal health and welfare measures and other standards and
recommendations in the Terrestrial Code in a territory. The Veterinary Services are under the overall control and direction of the Veterinary Authority. Private sector organisations,
veterinarians, veterinary paraprofessionals or aquatic animal health professionals are normally accredited or approved by the Veterinary Authority to deliver the delegated functions.
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The use of the PVS Evaluation

The OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code and Aquatic Animal Health Code sets
reports can greatly facilitate the work
out intergovernmental standards for the improvement of animal health
of the IHR NFPs. When the IHR
and welfare and veterinary public health worldwide, including through
Monitoring Framework questionnaire
standards for safe international trade in terrestrial animals (mammals,
is completed, the country PVS
birds and bees), aquatic animals and their products.
Evaluation report provides concrete
The measures outlined in the Terrestrial Animal Health Code and Aquatic
elements on the contribution of
Animal Health Code are used by the veterinary authorities (and the Aquatic
a countrys Veterinary Services to
Animal Health Services) of importing and exporting countries for early
specific core capacities defined in the
detection, reporting and control of pathogenic agents to terrestrial animals
IHR (2005). National IHR Focal Points
and, in the case of zoonoses, to humans, and to prevent the transfer
can issue a request for their countrys
via international trade in animals and animal products, while avoiding
unjustified sanitary barriers to trade.
PVS Pathway reports by writing to
the National Delegate to the OIE of
their country. The OIE website provides up to date list of all national Delegates to the OIE6.
The contribution of Veterinary Services to the implementation of the IHR may be obvious for some specific
hazards (zoonosis, food safety), however there are other key areas that are useful for answering other core
capacities in the IHR Monitoring Framework Questionnaire. This Handbook has been developed to facilitate
this exercise. It contains detailed information on the connection between the two processes and how the
data contained in a PVS Evaluation report can assist and aid countries to better answer the IHR Monitoring
Framework questionnaire.
OBJECTIVE OF THE HANDBOOK

The objective of the Handbook is to facilitate the assessment of existing capacities for areas in which Veterinary
Services contribute to the implementation of the IHR (2005). More particularly, it aims at facilitating the
annual report on country compliance with IHR (2005) requirements by using the results of the
PVS Pathway missions. Through this process, it also endeavours to increase the visibility of Veterinary
Services and their contribution to the implementation of IHR (2005).
CONTENT OF THE HANDBOOK

In order to achieve the above-specified objectives, parallels between the IHR Monitoring Framework
questionnaire and the PVS Tool have been established. The questions from the questionnaire for which a
contribution of the Veterinary Services can be identified have been matched with the relevant Critical
Competency(ies) in the PVS Tool.
The IHR Monitoring Framework questionnaire is derived from the IHR Checklist and indicators for monitoring
progress in the development of IHR core capacities in States Parties. Figure 1 illustrates the translation from the
Checklist to the online questionnaire, using the first indicator of core capacity 1: National legislation, policy and
financing as an example.
6 - Available at: http://www.oie.int/en/about-us/our-members/delegates-new/
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Figure 1: IHR Monitoring Framework tools: Translation of the attributes from the checklist to the questions
in the online questionnaire
The indicator is the following: Legislation, laws, regulations, administrative requirements, policies or other government
instruments in place are sufficient for implementation of IHR
The Indicators are specified by several attributes reflecting a one of

four capability levels, (Foundational Level: prerequisites; Level 1: inputs
and processes; Level 2: outputs and outcomes; Level 3: additional).
Attributes are reflected in Yes, No, or Not Known answers

in the online IHR questionnaire. If a question is not applicable
for the country context, this is indicated in the comment box.
When filling out the online IHR questionnaire, this Handbook will help users take into consideration the
contribution made by the countrys Veterinary Services in implementing the IHR (2005) and guide them in
locating this information from the relevant PVS Critical Competency card(s) in the countrys PVS Evaluation
or PVS Evaluation Follow-Up report.
Figure 2: Correspondence between a question in the online IHR questionnaire and the relevant PVS Critical
Competency cards in the PVS Evaluation report
QUESTIONS IN THE IHR QUESTIONNAIRE
1.1.1.1. Has an assessment of relevant legislation,
regulations, administrative requirements and other
government instruments for IHR implementation
been carried out?
PVS CRITICAL COMPETENCY

IV-1. Preparation of legislation and regulations
II-7. Disease prevention, control and eradication
II-6. Emergency response
STRUCTURE OF THE HANDBOOK

The online IHR questionnaire follows the same structure as that of the IHR Checklist and indicators for monitoring
progress in the development of IHR core capacities in States Parties: the questions are organized along the eight IHR
core capacities, plus Point-of-Entry (PoE), and four sections on specific hazards: zoonoses; food safety; chemical
emergencies; and radiation emergencies (Table 1).
Table 1: The core and specific capacities used in the IHR Monitoring Framework
CORE CAPACITIES
1. National legislation, policy and financing
2. Coordination and NFP communications
3. Surveillance
4. Preparedness
5. Response
6. Risk communications
7. Human resource capacity
8. Laboratory
9. Points-of-Entry
SPECIFIC CAPACITIES
10. Hazards
10.1. Zoonotic
10.2. Food safety
10.3. Chemical emergencies
10.4. Radiation emergencies
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It is apparent that a countrys Veterinary Services contribute to specific hazards on zoonosis7 and food safety,
but their activities and actions are also relevant for many other components of the eight core capacities8.
To avoid redundancies and confusion, a linear review along the structure of the questionnaire has been judged
inappropriate therefore the questions from the IHR Monitoring Framework questionnaire have been organized
around the following two pillars9 (Table 2):
1)The first pillar includes questions referring to the environment that enables the implementation of
IHR: legal and regulatory framework, resources, coordination mechanisms between the two sectors, etc.
2)The second pillar includes questions exploring the operational capacities used to detect an unusual event,
identify its etiology, and ensure a coordinated response.
Table 2: Structure used in the Handbook (N.B. For ease of reference, sub-sections are colour-coded)
Section 1: Enabling environment
Legal and regulatory framework
Review of the legal landscape
Regulation and policies enabling the NFP and
strengthening the Core Capacities as defined in the
IHR (2005)
Definition of roles and duties in the IHR framework
Existing references
Review of structures and resources
available
Mapping of existing structures and operational
resources
Financial resources
Human resources
Coordination between sectors
Facilitating mechanisms between responsible
authorities
Coordination with stakeholders
Operational frameworks
Procedures
Operations
Section 2: Operational capacity

Capacity to detect an unusual event
and identify its etiology
Global review of the network of collaboration and
shared references
Interactions during routine surveillance programs and
assessment of potential risks
Existing capacities for obtaining a diagnostic
Insuring quality in the laboratories
Information on risk factors
Sharing protocols for events management
Actions for rapid confirmation
Specific surveillance of AMR
Capacity to ensure a coordinated
response
Rapid response teams
Mechanisms for rapid action
Evaluation of the interventions and quality review
Development of a communication plan
HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK

There are 256 questions in the IHR Monitoring Framework questionnaire. These questions are identified by
numbers, the first character(s) being the number of the core capacity they refer to (e.g. 7.x.x.x for a question
associated with the core capacity 7), the second character referring to the component, and the third character
to the Indicator. The final character is the number of the question (Figure 3).
Figure 3: Codes used to identify questions in the IHR Monitoring Framework questionnaire
Example: the first question (1.1.1.1)
is identified by
1.-.-.-. : Core capacity 1
1.1.-.-. : Component 1
1.1.1.-. : Indicator 1
1.1.1.1. : Question 1
7 - The term zoonosis here refers to the definition given in the Checklist and indicator document of WHO, namely: Any infection or infectious disease that is naturally
transmissible from vertebrate animal to human. In this document, the definition is limited to infectious diseases.
8 - In this version, the specific capacities for PoE, chemical and radiation emergencies have not been considered, as the contribution of Veterinary Services is more
difficult to objectify.
9 - The delimitations of these sections have been defined using the experience of strategies and roadmaps developed for intersectoral coordination for zoonosis and
of the pilot PVS One Health missions (in Costa Rica, Kenya and the Philippines). It should be noted that the OIE has preferred to systematically incorporate a One
Health approach into all PVS Pathway missions rather than conduct isolated One Health PVS missions. Moreover, the OIE and WHO are now undertaking WHO/
OIE National Bridging Workshops ; these workshops are centred on country perspectives on IHR/PVS assessments and the development of a national roadmap for
improved intersectoral collaboration among animal and human health sectors. More information on these workshops is provided in the WHO-OIE Operational
Framework for Good Governance at the human-animal interface: Bridging WHO and OIE tools for the assessment of national capacities. This can be accessed at:
http://www.who.int/ihr/publications/WHO-OIE_Operational_Framework/, http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/fr/Media_Center/docs/pdf/WHO_OIE_Operational_
Framework_Final2.pdf.
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All of the questions selected from the IHR questionnaire are organized by theme in the structure described above.
Users can explore the contribution of their countrys Veterinary Services to IHR implementation by consulting
the selection of corresponding Critical Competency card(s) provided in the tables. The definition and the area
covered by the Critical Competency cards are provided in the last column, with special references to areas of
interest for the specific question of the IHR Monitoring Framework questionnaire. Where appropriate, a short
paragraph has been added below the question to describe or highlight the Veterinary Services contribution
to the implementation of the respective IHR Core Capacity. Figure 4 illustrates the structure of these tables.
Figure 4: Example of table of correspondence included in this Handbook demonstrating the linkages between
a question in the IHR Monitoring Framework Questionnaire and the information provided in a PVS Critical
Competency card.
Questions in the IHR

Monitoring Framework
Questionnaire
1.1.1.1. Has an assessment of relevant legislation, regulations, administrative requirements and other government instruments
for IHR implementation been carried out?
PVS Critical
Competency
IV-1. Preparation of legislation and
regulations
Veterinary Services (VS) have an active role in

the development of the legal and regulatory
framework for the prevention and control of
animal diseases including zoonoses, food safety,
medicines, and several other areas under
their mandate10. The main issues to consider
here are: i) the involvement of the VS in the
review of existing legal, and the regulatory and
administrative instruments covering the core
functions defined in the IHR (2005), ii) the
description of synergies, overlapping or possible
conflicting areas between the legal, regulatory
and administrative frameworks developed in
the human and animal sectors for the core
functions defined in the IHR (2005).
Description
This CC reviews the authority and capability of the VS to
actively participate in the preparation of national legislation and regulations in domains that are under their
mandate, in order to guarantee its quality with respect to
principles of legal drafting and legal issues and its accessibility, acceptability, and technical, social and economical
applicability. This competency involves collaboration
with relevant authorities, including other ministries and
Competent Authorities, national agencies and decentralised institutions that share authority or have mutual
interest in relevant areas.
The CC reviews inter alia:
-The legislative and regulatory framework of the veterinary domain and the mandate of the Veterinary Authority;
-The coordination of the VS with relevant authorities in
the development of legislation and regulations regarding
areas of joint or shared responsibility;
-Evidence that national legislation identifies the VS roles
and responsibilities related to activities where there is
shared authority with other Competent Authorities
In total, the Handbook identifies the contributions made by a country to 98 questions of the IHR Monitoring
Framework questionnaire, with additional information extracted from 36 PVS Critical Competencies.The table
of correspondence in Annex 3 summarizes the relationship between the selected questions from the IHR
Monitoring Framework questionnaire and the PVS Critical Competencies. This table facilitates rapid review
and overview of the specific actions provided by national Veterinary Services that contribute to the global
objectives of the IHR (2005).
How to access PVS Pathway reports
The annual IHR report and detailed filled checklist are not available online and interested persons should
approach the IHR national focal point (IHR NFP). However, annual summaries per core capacity can be
found on the WHO Global Health Observatory: www.who.int/gho/ihr/en/
The results of PVS Pathway reports are the property of the country concerned and are kept confidential
by the OIE. To access the report, the IHR NFP may contact the appropriate national authority.
A number of countries have waived the confidentiality of their PVS reports, authorizing that their PVS
report be shared with OIE partner organizations and to international donors working jointly with the
OIE to strengthen Veterinary Services.
In addition, some countries have authorized the OIE to make their PVS Pathway reports fully public; these
can be viewed on the OIE website:
- for the PVS Evaluation and PVS Evaluation Follow-Up reports: under
www.oie.int/en/support-to-oie-members/pvs-evaluations/oie-pvs-evaluation-reports/
- for the PVS Gap Analysis (PVS Costing Tool) reports: under
www.oie.int/en/support-to-oie-members/pvs-gap-analysis/pvs-gap-analysis-reports/
10 - Terrestrial Code: Articles 3.2.8 on Animal Health controls and Articles 3.2.9. on Veterinary Public Health controls
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This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to actively participate in the preparation of national
legislation and regulations in domains that are under their mandate, in order to guarantee its quality with respect
to principles of legal drafting and legal issues and its accessibility, acceptability, and technical, social and economical applicability. This competency includes collaboration with relevant authorities, including other ministries and
Competent Authorities, national agencies and decentralised institutions that share authority or have mutual interest
in relevant areas.
-VS collaboration with other relevant authorities on the development of legislation and regulations regarding areas
of joint or shared responsibility;
-Evidence that national legislation identifies the VS roles and responsibilities related to activities with shared authority with other relevant authorities.
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to actively perform actions to prevent, control or
eradicate OIE listed diseases13 and/or to demonstrate that the country or a zone is free of relevant diseases.
The CC considers inter alia:
-The legislative framework, chain of command, and regulations relating to the surveillance and control of animals
diseases, including zoonoses;
- Procedures and/or protocols regarding roles and responsibilities of other relevant authorities.
II-7. Disease prevention, control and

eradication
DESCRIPTION
IV-1. Preparation of legislation

and regulations
PVS CRITICAL COMPETENCY (CC)
11 - http://www.who.int/ihr/legal_issues/legislation/en/index.html. In the context of IHR, the term "legislation, regulations and policy" is referring to the broad range of legal, administrative or other governmental instruments, whether legally binding or non-binding,
and which may be available for States Parties to implement the IHR (2005).
12 - OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code: Articles 3.2.8 on Animal Health controls and Articles 3.2.9. on Veterinary Public Health controls.
13 - OIE-Listed diseases, infections and infestations in force in 2015 are available at http://www.oie.int/en/animal-health-in-the-world/oie-listed-diseases-2015/
The VS have an active role in the development of the legal and regulatory framework for the prevention and control of animal diseases including zoonosis, food safety, medicines, and several other areas under their
mandate12.The main issues to consider here are i) the involvement of the
VS in the review of the existing legal, and the regulatory and administrative instruments covering the core functions defined in the IHR (2005),
ii) the description of the synergic, overlapping or possible conflicting areas
between the legal, regulatory and administrative frameworks developed
in the human and animal sectors for the core functions defined in the
IHR (2005).
1.1.1.1. Has an assessment of relevant legislation, regulations,

administrative requirements and other government instruments for
IHR implementation been carried out?
Review of the legal landscape
States Parties need to have an adequate legal framework to support and enable implementation of the IHR.This may require that they adopt implementing or enabling legislation
for some or all of their obligations and rights. It can also facilitate coordination among the different entities involved in implementation. In addition, policies, which identify national
structures and responsibilities as well as the allocation of adequate financial resources, are also important11 . The key obligations from the IHR (2005) for which a contribution
from Veterinary Services (VS) can be identified are presented in Annex 1. In the Monitoring Framework, the core capacity 1 is specifically dedicated to National legislation, policy
& financing but questions referring to legal issues can also be found in other sections of the questionnaire.
The legal and regulatory framework
SECTION 1: ENABLING ENVIRONMENT
Tables of Correspondence between QUESTIONS IN THE IHR MONITORING FRAMEWORK AND ASSOCIATED PVS
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
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This CC reviews the authority and capability of the VS to response rapidly to a sanitary emergency (such as a significant disease outbreak or a food safety emergency).
-The legal framework supporting the rapid responses to sanitary emergencies;
-The chain of command and the regulatory framework including in the collaboration with relevant authorities.
DESCRIPTION
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations
under the VS mandate.
This includes inter alia:
- The capacity of the VS to take legal action and initiate prosecution in areas of non-compliance in relevant fields
of activity;
- Formal agreements and standard operating procedures for collaboration with other relevant authorities.
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to keep interested parties informed in a transparent, effective and
timely manner, on VS activities and programmes, and of developments in animal health and food safety.This competency
includes collaboration with relevant authorities, including other ministries and Competent Authorities, national agencies
and decentralised institutions that share authority or have mutual interest in relevant areas.
- Formal communication procedures and mechanisms to inform interested parties, including coordination mechanisms
with other relevant authorities including public health authorities and wildlife agencies, among others.
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to coordinate its resources and activities (public and private) at
all levels with other relevant authorities as appropriate, in order to implement all national activities relevant for
OIE Codes (i.e. surveillance, disease control and eradication, food safety and early detection and rapid response
programmes). Relevant authorities include other ministries and Competent Authorities, national agencies and
decentralised institutions.
- Coordination mechanisms with other relevant authorities in areas of joint responsibility;
- Described procedures or agreements relating to joint committees involving the VS and other relevant authorities.
These CCs demonstrate the authority and capability of the VS to determine, verify and report on the sanitary status of
the animal populations, including wildlife, under their mandate.
The CC consider inter alia:
- List of notifiable diseases;
- Assessment of animal disease status, including zoonoses, of the country;
- Human and physical resources for conducting surveillance;
- Collaboration with other relevant authorities and parties in relevant areas (e.g. food safety; zoonoses, emerging diseases,
wildlife) as well as established procedures for sharing relevant surveillance information;
- Knowledge of OIE standards on surveillance, including obligations to report the suspicion and occurrence of notifiable
diseases.
IV-2.Implementation of legislation and

regulations and compliance thereof
III-1. Communication
I-6. Coordination capability of the

Veterinary Services
B. External Coordination
II-5. Epidemiological surveillance and

early warning
A. Passive epidemiological surveillance
B. Active surveillance
2.1.2.6. Has information on obligations of the IHR NFP under

the IHR been disseminated to relevant national authorities and
stakeholders?
In consideration of the aforementioned, the following issues should be

taken into consideration by the IHR NFP: i) the existence of coordination
mechanisms between the VS and the IHR NF, including a good
understanding by the VS of the role and obligations of the IHR NFP; ii) the
communication channels and policies enabling the VS to provide required
information to the IHR NF, including information related to operational
capacities as defined in the IHR (2005).
The IHR NFP is in charge of disseminating information to and consolidating

input from all relevant government authorities, reporting to WHO events
which may constitute a PHEIC, as well as reporting on the strengthening
of national core capacities as defined in the IHR Monitoring Framework.
1.1.1.4. Have policies to facilitate IHR NFP core and expanded functions and to strengthen core capacities been implemented?
1.1.1.3. Has a review of national policies to facilitate IHR NFP functions and IHR technical core capacities been carried out?
DESCRIPTION
Regulation and policies enabling the IHR NFP and the strengthening of the Core Capacities defined in the IHR (2005)
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taken into consideration by the IHR NFP: i) ensure that the obligations of
the VS and their contributions towards the implementation of the IHR are
clearly defined and understood by all parties; ii) ensure that critical duties
have been clearly assigned to the appropriate bodies.
The OIE Terrestrial Animal Health and Aquatic Animal Health Codes
defined VS as the governmental and non-governmental organizations
that implement animal health and welfare measures and are under the
overall control and direction of the Veterinary Authority.VS also collaborate
with other interested parties from both the public and private sectors.
2.1.2.7 a & b. Have the roles and responsibilities of relevant authorities and stakeholders in regard to IHR implementation been
defined (a)? disseminated (b)?
2.1.2.5. Have national stakeholders responsible for the implementation of IHR been identified?
Definition of roles in the IHR framework
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to coordinate its resources and activities (public and private sectors)
at all levels with other relevant authorities as appropriate, in order to implement all national activities relevant for
OIE Codes (i.e. surveillance, disease control and eradication, food safety and early detection and rapid response
programmes).
This CC includes inter alia
- Described procedures or agreements relating to joint committees involving the VS and other relevant authorities.
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to consult effectively with interested parties on VS activities and
programmes, and on developments in animal health and food safety. This competency includes collaboration with
relevant authorities, including other ministries and Competent Authorities, national agencies and decentralised
institutions that share authorities or have mutual interest in relevant areas.
- Procedures for and evidence of formal consultation with interested parties.
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS and producers and interested parties to formulate and implement
joint programmes in regard to animal health and food safety. This competency includes collaboration with relevant
authorities, including other ministries and Competent Authorities, national agencies and decentralised institutions
that share authorities or have mutual interest in relevant areas.
- Evidence of active involvement of producers and interested parties in the development, organisation and delivery
of programmes.
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to keep interested parties informed, in a transparent, effective
and timely manner, of VS activities and programmes, and of developments in animal health and food safety. This
competency includes collaboration with relevant authorities, including other ministries and Competent Authorities, national agencies and decentralised institutions that share authority or have mutual interest in relevant areas.
- Formal communication procedures and mechanisms to inform interested parties, including coordination mechanisms with interested parties.
III-2. Consultation with interested

parties
III-6. Participation of producers and

other interested parties in joint
programmes
DESCRIPTION

Veterinary Services
B. External coordination
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This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to notify the OIE of its sanitary status and other relevant
matters (and to notify the WTO SPS Committee where applicable), in accordance with established procedures.
- Procedures and mechanisms to notify the OIE and other relevant international organisations, Codex and WTO
notification and enquiry points where applicable);
- OIE Focal Points network;
- Familiarity of duties and obligations of membership to international and regional organisations.
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to regularly and actively participate in, coordinate and provide
follow-up on relevant meetings of regional and international organisations including the OIE (and Codex Alimentarius Commission and WTO SPS Committee where applicable).
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to establish and enforce sanitary standards for establishments that produce, process and distribute food of animal origin.
- Procedures for inspection of establishments and premises in conformity with international standards;
- Regulation and authorisation of establishments and premises;
- Records of inspections, audits and sanctions.
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to implement and manage the inspection of animals
destined for slaughter at abattoirs and associated premises, including for assuring meat hygiene and for the collection of information relevant to livestock diseases and zoonoses.
- Procedures related to inspection at slaughtering facilities and associated premises, including for the collection of
information relevant to food-borne diseases and zoonoses in conformity with international standards.
IV-6. Transparency
III-3. Official representation
II-8. Food Safety

A. Regulation, authorisation and inspection of establishments for production,
processing and distribution of food of
animal origin.
II-8. Food Safety
B. Ante and post mortem inspection at
abattoirs and associated premises
14 - " Each State Party shall notify WHO, by the most efficient means of communication available, by way of the National IHR Focal Point, and within 24 hours of assessment of public health information, of all events which may constitute a public health emergency of international concern
within its territory in accordance with the decision instrument, as well as any health measure implemented in response to those events ". IHR (2005), Article 6.

taken into consideration by the IHR NFP: i) the adoption of normative references related to food safety at the national level; ii) the concurrence of
policies and implementation with these standards
International food safety standards are developed through the Codex

Alimentarius. The VS have the opportunity to contribute to the development of these standards and also to participate to the International Food
Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) for sharing information on important food safety related issues of global interest.
11.1.1.1. Are national or international food safety standards available?

taken into consideration by the IHR NFP: i) mechanisms used by the VS
to receive and share relevant sanitary information; ii) mechanisms for official reporting within the country; iii) history of reports to the international
community and to the OIE
All OIE Member Countries must report the occurrence of animal diseases,
the emergence of new diseases and significant epidemiological events
within 24 hours of the event (OIE, 2012).This also includes diseases transmissible to humans and the deliberate introduction of pathogens.
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to determine, verify and report on the sanitary
status of the animal populations, including wildlife, under their mandate.
- Assessment of animal disease status, including zoonoses, of the country
- Human and physical resources for conducting surveillance;
- Collaboration with other relevant authorities in relevant areas (e.g. food safety; zoonoses, emerging diseases,
- Knowledge of OIE standards on surveillance, including their obligation to report the suspicion and occurrence
of notifiable diseases.

early warning
3.2.1.11. Have all of events that meet the criteria for notification
under Annex 2 of IHR been notified by the IHR NFP to WHO within
24 hours of conducting risk assessments over the last 12 months 14?
DESCRIPTION
Existing references
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DESCRIPTION
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to implement, manage and coordinate food safety
measures on collection, processing and distribution of products of animal origin, including programmes for the
prevention of specific food-borne zoonoses and general food safety programmes.
- Procedures relating to the inspection of facilities, premises and establishments collecting, processing and distributing products of animal origin;
- Guidance for coordination regarding the occurrence of human food-borne illness;
- Roles and relationships of all interested parties.
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to be active in the international harmonisation of regulations and sanitary measures and to ensure that the national legislation and regulations under their mandate take
account of relevant international standards, as appropriate.
- The legislative framework giving the VS the authority to play a role in the international and/or regional harmonisation of activities and programmes.

II-8. Food Safety
C. Inspection for collection, processing
and distribution of products of animal
origin
IV-3. International harmonisation
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taken into consideration by the IHR NFP: i) existing physical resources
and functioning capacities of the VS; ii) resource coordination capacities
(both internal and external) to implement activities associated with the
detection, assessment, reporting and response to potential PHEIC at all
3 levels of implementation (national, intermediate, local community); iii)
coordinating mechanisms with other relevant and competent authorities
including public health authorities and the Veterinary Authority; iv) the
development of preparedness and contingency plans; v) strategies for
strengthening national (infra)structure and operational resources.
5.1.1.1. Has an assessment of the capacity of existing national structures and resources to meet IHR core capacity requirements been
conducted?
5.1.1.2. Has a national plan to meet the IHR core capacity requirements been developed?
5.1.1.3. Does the national public health emergency response plan
incorporate IHR related hazards and PoE?
5.2.1.3. Have national resources been mapped for IHR relevant hazards and priority risks?
This CC demonstrates the VS access to relevant physical resources including buildings, transport, telecommunications, cold chain, and other relevant equipment.
-The geographical and functional distribution of physical resources and the existing of and adherence to procedures for their maintenance.
These CCs demonstrate the capability of the VS to coordinate its resources and activities (public and private sectors) (A) with a clear chain of command, from the central level (the Chief Veterinary Officer), to the field level of the VS - (B)
at all levels with other relevant authorities as appropriate - in order to implement all national activities relevant for the
Codes (i.e. surveillance, disease control and eradication, food safety and early detection and rapid response programmes).
- The definition and documentation of responsibilities (chain of command), structures and coordination mechanisms
for the veterinary domain, from national to local community level;
- Internal review/auditing mechanisms in place;
- Simulation exercises reports;
- Collaboration with other related authorities in the implementation of field activities within the veterinary domain
in areas of joint responsibility (i.e. activities and programmes relating to food safety, veterinary public health,
zoonoses, emerging issues, control of movement of animals and goods);
- Described procedures or agreements relating to joint committees involving the VS and other relevant authorities;
- Development of trans-sectoral national preparedness plans.
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to document and manage their resources and operations in order
to analyse, plan and improve both efficiency and effectiveness.
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Procedures and access to funding for establishing, maintaining and/or improving operational infrastructure
(budgets, physical and/or human resources);
- Costed strategic plans
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to response rapidly to a sanitary emergency (such as
a significant disease outbreak or a food safety emergency).
- Network of human and physical resources available to determine and respond rapidly to a sanitary emergency;
- Legal and financial support to respond to an emergency
I-6. Coordination capability of the Veterinary Services

A. Internal coordination (chain of
command)
I-11. Management of resources and

operations
DESCRIPTION
I-7. Physical resources
Mapping of existing structures and operational resources
Annex 1 of the IHR (2005) stipulates that States Parties should utilize existing national structures and resources to meet the core capacity requirements as defined by the IHR.
This includes financial resources, human resources (both in terms of number and qualification of staff), infrastructures and physical resources. This section concerns the existing
national structures and financial resources available as well as the capacity to mobilize these resources to meet IHR core capacity requirements.
Review of structures and resources available
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This CC reviews the capability of the VS to efficiently carry out their veterinary and technical functions, measured by the
qualifications of their personnel in veterinary and technical positions.
-The curriculum offered by veterinary faculties, including specific competences related to public health, public veterinary health and other One health issues;
-The curriculum provided to veterinary para-professionals, and a description of specialist qualifications and competencies ascertained by veterinary para-professionals.
The CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to maintain and improve the competence of their personnel in terms
of relevant information and understanding; measured in terms of the implementation of relevant training programmes.
This CC reviews inter alia:
-Existing training programmes for personnel as well as procedures in place to tailor continuing education on the
basis of staff function or position, including on transsectoral and One Health-related topics;
-Evidence of interaction and collaboration between the Veterinary Authority and professional organisations (e.g.
Veterinary Statutory Body), including existence of continuing professional development programmes for private
veterinarians, veterinary paraprofessionals, and other professionals.
I-2.Competencies of veterinarians and

veterinary para-professionals
A - Professional competencies of veterinarians including adherence to OIE
guidelines and recommendations on
veterinary education18
B-Competencies of veterinary
para-professionals
I-3. Continuing education
The needs assessment should also include the needs of those operating
within the veterinary domain, both in terms of number of staff15 and
qualifications16 . Appropriate staffing of the VS allows technical functions
to be undertaken efficiently and effectively.The majority of veterinary and
other professional positions should be occupied by appropriately qualified
personnel at central, state / provincial and local community (field) levels.
15 - For the purposes of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code and the OIE PVS Tool, Veterinary Services means the governmental and non-governmental organisations that implement animal health and welfare measures and other standards and recommendations in the
Terrestrial Code and the OIE Aquatic Animal Health Code in the territory. In this context, this Critical Competence covers both the public and the private Veterinary para-professionals and other technical personnel.
16 - Reference in the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Article 3.2.5.1.: The Veterinary Services should demonstrate that their human resource component includes an integral core of full-time civil service employees. This core should always include veterinarians. It should
also include administrative officials and veterinary para-professionals. The human resources may also include part-time and private sector veterinarians and veterinary para-professionals. It is essential that all the above categories of personnel be subject to legal disciplinary
provisions. Data relating to the resource base of the Veterinary Services undergoing evaluation should be available
17 - Veterinary para-professional means a person who, for the purposes of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code, is authorised by the veterinary statutory body to carry out certain designated tasks in a territory, and delegated to them under the responsibility and direction
of a veterinarian.The tasks for each category of veterinary para-professional should be defined by the veterinary statutory body depending on qualifications and training, and according to need.
18 - In 2012, the OIE published Recommendations on the Competencies of graduating veterinarians (Day 1 graduates) to assure national Veterinary Services of quality, targeting entry-level. These recommendations are relevant to all Member Countries, regardless of the prevailing
societal, economic and political circumstances. To support these recommendations, the OIE also developed guidelines for a model core veterinary curriculum. The OIE Guidelines on Veterinary Education Core Curriculum represent a basis on which national needs and
circumstances could be added, and are offered primarily to developing and in-transition countries as an initial step to enhance and sustain national Veterinary Services.This document can be accessed at: http://www.oie.int/Veterinary_Education_Core_Curriculum.pdf

taken into consideration by the IHR NFP: i) appropriate number of
qualified staff (veterinarian and para-veterinary and other relevant
professional profiles) to cover the national territory and all key
functions, including adequate capacities to detect, assess and respond
to epidemiological events; ii) appropriate initial and continuing education
of staff, including, for the latter, the implementation of adapted training
programmes to ensure effective implementation of the IHR..
This CC reviews the appropriate staffing of the VS to allow for veterinary and technical functions to be undertaken
efficiently and effectively.
-The approach for defining job descriptions, qualifications, experiences and formal appointment procedures;
-The procedures for performance assessment and management;
-The procedures for supervision of technical staff.
I-1 Professional and technical staffing of

the Veterinary Services
A - Veterinary and other professionals
(university qualification)
B - Veterinary para-professionals17 and
other technical personnel
7.1.1.2. Has a needs assessment been conducted to identify gaps in

human resources and training to meet IHR requirements?
7.1.1.3. Does a workforce development or training plan that
includes human resources requirements for IHR exist?
7.1.1.7. Are there specific programmes, with allocated budgets, to
train workforces for IHR-relevant hazards?
The CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to access funding for basic and additional investments (material and
non-material) that lead to a sustained improvement in the VS operational infrastructure.
I-10. Capital investment
DESCRIPTION
The CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to access extraordinary financial resources in order to respond to emergency situations or emerging issues.
II-9. Emergency funding
The CC demonstrates the ability of the VS to access financial resources adequate for their continued and expanded
operations (i.e. disease surveillance, early detection and rapid response, and veterinary public health), independent
of political pressure.
DESCRIPTION
I-8. Operational funding
Human resources
The regular activities of the VS contribute to most of the IHR core

capacities and are funded through their annual budget. Access to
exceptional funding to support the implementation of additional
programmes or for emergencies may also contribute to the achievement
of expected IHR core capacities.
Additional Q, CC1: Funding is available for IHR core capacities, IHR

relevant hazards and POE.
Financial resources
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The CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to coordinate its resources and activities (public and private sectors) at all
levels (national to local community level) with other relevant authorities as appropriate, in order to implement all national
activities relevant for OIE Codes (i.e. surveillance, disease control and eradication, food safety and early detection and rapid
response programmes). Relevant authorities include other ministries and Competent Authorities, national agencies and
decentralised institutions.
-Coordination mechanisms with other relevant authorities in areas of joint responsibility;
-Described procedures or agreements relating to joint committees involving the VS and other relevant authorities.
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to keep interested parties informed in a transparent, effective and timely
manner, on VS activities and programmes, and of developments in animal health and food safety.This competency includes
collaboration with relevant authorities, including other ministries and Competent Authorities, national agencies and
decentralised institutions that share authority or have mutual interest in relevant areas.
-Formal communication procedures and mechanisms to inform interested parties, including coordination mechanisms
with other relevant authorities including public health authorities and wildlife agencies, among others;
-Communication tools, plans and strategies also relating to in country preparedness/contingency plans and highlighting
areas of shared responsibilities;
-Network of contact points grouping experts from relevant authorities including public health authorities and wildlife
agencies, among others, on areas requiring intersectoral collaboration and cooperation.
DESCRIPTION

Veterinary Services
19 - Note that coordination for surveillance and coordination for response may be the responsibility of different authorities.
20 - The International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) is a global network of 177 national food safety authorities, developed and managed by WHO in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), which
disseminates important global food safety information and improves national and international collaboration.
The establishment of clear intersectoral mechanisms and agreements to

support efficient collaboration (at all levels) is often possible in emergency
situations. Sustaining such interactions is even more challenging in peacetime, when diseases appear to be under control and other priorities demand
attention. However, the scope of the IHR is precisely to reinforce and develop
intersectoral mechanisms and collaboration, as efficient responses to urgent
events rely on permanently functioning, flexible, interactive systems capable
of managing the unexpected and the unpredictable in the midst of routine.
11.1.1.4. Has a coordination mechanism been established between

the food safety authorities, e.g. the INFOSAN Emergency Contact
Point (if member) and the IHR NFP?
11.1.1.6. Is your country an active member of the INFOSAN20

network?
10.1.1.3. Have focal points responsible for animal health (including

wildlife) been designated for coordination with the MoH and/or
IHR NFP?
10.1.1.1. Does coordination exist within the responsible government authority (ies) for the detection of and response19 to zoonotic
events?
2.1.1.3. Is a multi-sectoral, multidisciplinary body, committee or

taskforce in place addressing IHR requirements on surveillance and
response for public health emergencies of national and international
concern?
Facilitating mechanisms between responsible Authorities
The effective implementation of the IHR requires a multi-sectoral/multidisciplinary approach implemented through national partnerships. It requires frequent and coordinated
collaboration among all interested parties in order to put into place and maintain effective alert and response systems. The coordination of nation-wide resources is also a key
requisite for the implementation of the IHR. In fact, specific mechanisms and networks already exist in both the veterinary and public health sectors and are well structured.
Therefore, the role of the NFP is to establish the links between the two sectors and optimize the use of these existing frameworks to enhance their contribution to the
implementation of the IHR. Concerning the veterinary public health sector, the national Veterinary Authority is the main interlocutor for the NFP, and is connected to a
broad range of potential contributors (e.g., producer associations/representatives, industry, pharmaceutical companies, academia, veterinary statutory bodies). Intersectoral
and interministerial coordination should be organized through formal mechanisms and procedures covering the IHRs requirements for surveillance and response. This also
necessitates maintaining a regularly updated network of contacts in the different sectors as well as a good understanding of respective responsibilities and mandates.
Coordination between sectors
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The CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to consult effectively with interested parties on VS activities and
programmes, and on developments in animal health and food safety.
-Procedures for and evidence of formal consultation with interested parties;
-Existence of inter-institutional technical committees (Ministry of Health, police, customs, producer association, etc.);
-Procedures for stakeholder consultation.
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to keep interested parties informed in a transparent, effective and
timely manner, on VS activities and programmes, and of developments in animal health and food safety.
-Communication mechanisms and tools (e.g. bulletin, website, hotline).
-Procedures for and evidence of active involvement of producers and other interested parties in the development,
organisation and delivery of VSs programmes;
-Mechanisms for channelling information and/or raising awareness to other interested parties on official VS
programmes;
-Mechanisms for consultation with the participation of producers and other interested parties, including in training
events.
III-6. Participation of producers and

other interested parties in joint
programmes
DESCRIPTION
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to respond rapidly to a sanitary emergency (such as a significant disease outbreak or a food safety emergency).
- The legal framework to respond rapidly to sanitary emergencies;
- The regulatory framework and chain of command, including the VSs collaboration with other relevant authorities;
- The organisation and implementation of preparedness and simulation exercises engaging all relevant authorities and parties.
DESCRIPTION

parties21
21 - Interested parties include relevant authorities, including other ministries and competent authorities, national agencies, and decentralised institutions that share authorities or have mutual interest in relevant area. The terms interested parties is also extended
to include industry, producers and general public (consumer organisations and consumers).
The VS collaborate with and are in contact with a large number

of other interested parties or stakeholders. Many of these parties
(livestock keepers, representatives of food processing establishments,
private veterinarians) are often the first coming into contact with new
epidemiological cases or unusual health events.
2.1.1.6. Are annual updates conducted on the status of IHR

implementation to stakeholders across all relevant sectors?
2.1.2.8. Have plans to sensitize stakeholders to their roles and

responsibilities been implemented?
Coordination with stakeholders

taken into consideration by the IHR NFP: i) existence of a multi-sectoral,
multidisciplinary body, committee or taskforce at the national level which
includes the engagement/participation of the VS; ii) established networks
and nominated focal points; iii) existence of procedures and mechanisms
ensuring a coordinated implementation of prevention and control actions.
The collaboration may be institutionalized through the establishment of

intersectoral and inter-ministerial coordination committees, at the various
levels of implementation, and through transdisciplinary networks of focal
points and experts.
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These CC demonstrate the authority and capability of the VS to determine, verify and report on the sanitary
status of the animal populations, including wildlife, under their mandate.
-Assessment of animal disease status, including zoonoses, of the country;
-Collaboration with other relevant authorities in pertinent areas (e.g. food safety, zoonoses, emerging diseases,
- Knowledge of OIE standards on surveillance, including their obligation to report the suspicion and occurrence of
notifiable animal diseases;
- Procedures for sharing relevant disease surveillance information with other relevant authorities and parties.
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to respond rapidly to a sanitary emergency (such as a
significant disease outbreak or a food safety emergency).
- The legal framework to respond rapidly to sanitary emergencies, including procedures in place that clearly define roles
and responsibilities of all relevant authorities and parties, at all levels;
- The regulatory framework and chain of command, including the VS collaboration with other relevant authorities.
eradicate OIE listed diseases22 and/or to demonstrate that the country or a zone is free of relevant diseases.
-The prevention, control and eradication programmes of animal and zoonotic priority diseases of economical,
epizootic or public health importance, conducted in collaboration with other relevant authorities;
-Procedures and/or protocols regarding roles and responsibilities of other relevant authorities (VS and other relevant authorities).
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS structure and/or leadership to implement and sustain policies over time.
The CC includes inter alia:
-Chain of command and technical policies are sustainable and not affected by changes in political leadership;
-Sustainability of national strategic plan and frameworks.
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of theVS to actively participate in the preparation of national legislation
and regulations in domains that are under their mandate, in order to guarantee its quality with respect to principles of
legal drafting and legal issues and its accessibility, acceptability, and technical, social and economical applicability. This
competency includes collaboration with relevant authorities, including other ministries and Competent Authorities,
national agencies and decentralised institutions that share authority or have mutual interest in relevant areas.
-VS collaboration with other relevant authorities on the development of legislation and regulations regarding areas of
joint or shared responsibility;
-Revision, preparation and follow up of legislative matters;
-Evidence that national legislation identifies the VS roles and responsibilities related to activities with shared authority
with other relevant authorities.

early detection
B. Active epidemiological surveillance

eradication
I-5 Stability of structures and sustainability of policies

regulations
10.1.1.2. Is there a national policy, strategy or plan in place for the

surveillance and response to zoonotic events?
food
laws, regulations
or
policies
22 - OIE-Listed diseases, infections and infestations in force in 2015 are available at http://www.oie.int/en/animal-health-in-the-world/oie-listed-diseases-2015/
23 - A national food safety control system includes: food law and regulations, food control management, inspection services, laboratory services, food monitoring, epidemiological data, information, education, communication and training.
11.1.1.3b.Are national
implemented?
11.1.1.3a. Are national food laws, regulations or policies up to date?
11.1.1.2. Are there national food laws, regulations or policies in

place23 to facilitate food safety control?

taken into consideration by the IHR NFP: i) the sector specific or joint
(where there is one) strategy for surveillance and response to zoonotic
diseases at the national level; ii) the contribution of the VS in the
development and the implementation of this strategy, iii) the prevailing
legal and regulatory framework and possible limitations.
A number of institutional and administrative problems may hamper the

collaboration between the human and animal health sectors and other
relevant authorites for the development of joint strategies and associated
policies and plans. This may be due to be legal barriers, other structural
obstacles or differing priorities.
DESCRIPTION
0perational frameworks
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2.1.1.5 Have action plans been developed to incorporate lessons

learnt of multisectoral and multidisciplinary coordination and communication mechanisms?
DESCRIPTION
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to implement and manage the inspection of animals destined
for slaughter at abattoirs and associated premises, including for assuring meat hygiene and for the collection of information
relevant to livestock diseases and zoonoses.
This CC includes inter alia:
-Legislation and regulations related to ante- and post mortem inspection at abattoirs and associated premises;
-The chain of command and coordination mechanisms with other relevant authorities and parties;
-Procedures for inspection in abattoirs and associated premises in conformity with international standards;
-Capacity to collect and report disease information.
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to implement, manage and coordinate food safety measures
on collection, processing and distribution of products of animal origin, including programmes for the prevention of specific
food-borne zoonoses and general food safety programmes.
-Legislation and regulatory framework related to the inspection, processing and distribution of products of animal origin;
-The chain of command and coordination mechanisms with other relevant authorities and parties;
-Procedures for inspection of facilities processing and distributing products of animal origin.
II-8. Food safety

B. Ante- and post mortem inspection at
abattoirs and associated premises (e.g.
meat boning/cutting establishments and
rendering plants)
II-8. Food safety

C. Inspection of collection, processing
origin
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to keep interested parties informed, in a transparent, effective and timely
manner, of VS activities and programmes, and of developments in animal health and food safety.This competency includes
collaboration with relevant authorities, including other ministries and Competent Authorities, national agencies and decentralised institutions that share authority or have mutual interest in relevant areas.
-Formal procedures and mechanisms for communication with public health authorities, wildlife and other agencies identified and engaged in the implementation of national preparedness and contingency plans.
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to establish and enforce sanitary standards for establishments
that produce, process and distribute food of animal origin.
-Legislation and regulations related to the inspection of establishments that produce, process and distribute food of animal
origin;
-Regulation and authorisation of establishments in conformity with international standards.
II-8. Food Safety

A. Regulation, authorisation and inspection of establishments for production,
processing and distribution of food of
animal origin
IV-2. Implementation of legislation and This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations under
regulations and compliance thereof
the VS mandate.
-The capacity of the VS to take legal action and initiate prosecution in areas of non-compliance in relevant fields of activity;
-Existence of control and inspection procedures;
-Formal agreements and standard operating procedures for collaboration with other relevant authorities (e.g. customs,
police, army, etc.);
-Cooperation arrangements with Veterinary Authorities of neighbouring countries for activities relating to the surveillance, control and prevention of transboundary diseases.
2.1.1.1.: Is there coordination within relevant ministries on events III-1. Communication

that may constitute a public health event or risk of national or international concern?
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operations
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to implement and manage the inspection of animals destined for slaughter at
abattoirs and associated premises, including for assuring meat hygiene and for the collection of information relevant to livestock diseases
and zoonoses.
-Collection of information relevant to livestock diseases, foodborne disease and zoonoses;
-Evidence of coordination between public health authorities and the VS regarding the occurrence of human foodborne illness and potential linkages to food of animal origin;
-Information on VS activities and operations in relation to ante and post mortem inspection at abattoirs and associated premises.
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to document and manage their resources and operations in order to analyse, plan and
improve both efficiency and effectiveness.
-Records and documented procedures for the management of operations and resources;
-Records and documented procedures used to develop strategic plans:
-Documented evaluation and regular updating of strategic plans and operations.
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to coordinate its resources and activities (public and private) at all levels with other relevant authorities as appropriate, in order to implement all national activities relevant for OIE Codes (i.e. surveillance, disease control and
eradication, food safety and early detection and rapid response programmes).
-Described procedures or agreements relating to collaboration and communication between VS and public health authorities to identify
diseases in advance (e.g. indicators), assess risks and costs, and respond to an emerging epidemiological event;
-Inclusion of public health-related issues in national preparedness plans for emerging issues;
-Evidence of the organisation and implementation of simulation exercises;
-Procedures for audit, reports, and updating of these activities.
DESCRIPTION
5.1.1.6. Have procedures, plans or strategy been implemented to reallocate or mobilize resources from national
and sub-national levels to support action at community /
primary response level?
I-9. Emergency funding
5.2.1.7. Is a plan for management and distribution of national
stockpiles available?
5.1.1.5. Are procedures, plans or strategies in place to reallo- II-6. Emergency response
cate or mobilize resources from national and sub-national levels to support action at community /primary response level?
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to access extraordinary financial resources in order to respond to emergency situations
or emerging issues.
-Funding arrangements for emergency operations including documented rules of operation of all interested parties;
-Approval process for additional financial resources (e.g. special funds) is established and clear.
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to respond rapidly to a sanitary emergency (such as a significant disease
outbreak or food safety emergency).
-Mechanisms to ensure access to physical and financial resources during an emergency response, including for equipment and
consumables;
-Evidence of procedures and roles and responsibilities during an emergency response.
II-8. Food safety

This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to implement, manage and coordinate food safety measures on collection,
C. Inspection of collection, processing and processing and distribution of products of animals, including programmes for the prevention of specific food-borne zoonoses and general
distribution of products of animal origin
food safety programmes.
-Documented roles and responsibilities of authorities engaged in the inspection of collection, processing and distribution of products of
animal origin (e.g.VS, other specific national agencies or departments, Ministry of Health, local government, private sector, etc.);
-Evidence of procedures followed by VS staff, including the collection and analysis of relevant samples;
-Evidence of coordination between the VS and other relevant authorities regarding the occurrence of human foodborne illness and
potential linkages to food of animal origin.
11.1.1.5. Are there functional mechanisms in place for II-8. Food safety
multisectoral collaborations for food safety events?
B. Ante and post mortem inspection at
abattoirs and associated premises (e.g.
meat boning/cutting establishments and
rendering plants)
2.1.1.4 a & b: Have multisectoral and multidisciplinary coordination and communication mechanisms been updated
regularly (a)? been tested through exercises or through the
occurrence of an actual event (b)?
2.1.1.2 Are Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or equi- I-6. Coordination capability of the Veterivalent available for coordination between IHR NFP and re- nary Services
levant sectors?
Operational procedures
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III-3. Official representation
This CC reviews the capability of VS to regularly and actively participate in, coordinate and provide follow-up on
relevant meeting of regional and international organisations, including the OIE.
-The participation of the VS in regional and international events of regional and international organisation, including
the OIE and the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to document and manage their resources and operations in order to
analyse, plan and improve both efficiency and effectiveness.
-Records and documented procedures for the management of operations and resources;
-Records and documented procedures are used to develop strategic plans:
-Documented evaluation and regular updating of strategic plans and operations.

operations
3.2.1.9. Are there arrangements with neighbouring countries to

share data on surveillance and the control of public health events
that may be of international concern?
These CC demonstrate the authority and capability of the VS to determine, verify and report on the sanitary status
of the animal populations, including wildlife, under their mandate.
-List of notifiable diseases, including list of priority zoonotic diseases (e.g. rabies, brucellosis, bovine tuberculosis, anthrax, leptospirosis and other relevant diseases for the country) covered by specific active surveillance
programmes;
-The procedures for sample submission and processing to laboratories;
-The procedures for data recording and management, and notifications of diseases;
-Collaboration with other relevant authorities and parties in relevant areas (e.g. food safety; zoonoses, emerging
diseases, wildlife) as well as established procedures for sharing relevant surveillance information;
-Knowledge of OIE standards on surveillance, including obligations to report the suspicion and occurrence of notifiable diseases.

early detection
B. Active epidemiological surveillance
10.1.1.4. Have functional mechanisms for intersectoral collaborations that include animal and human health surveillance units and
laboratories been established?
DESCRIPTION
Global review of the network of collaboration and shared references
The IHR (2005) require the rapid detection of public health risks, as well as the prompt assessment, notification, and response to these risks.To this end, a performant andflexible
system is needed to detect unusual events and rapidly communicate on these events, when appropriate. An unusual epidemiological event can occur in humans and in animals,
or in both. The structure of the health system and the roles and responsibilities of those involved must be clearly defined and, should be preferably documented in public health
policy and regulations. In the case of infectious diseases, it is critical that diagnostic capacities assure a reliable and timely identification of the epidemiological agent and that
mechanisms to facilitate coordination and that exchange of expertise, resources and data take place between laboratories in the human and the animal health sectors. Laboratory
analysis of samples can be performed either domestically or sent to collaborating centres with secured shipment of specimens to the appropriate laboratories, when necessary.
Finally, the chain of command (roles and responsibility) must be clearly identified to ensure effective communication and collaboration within the country, with WHO and other
countries, when relevant.
Capacity to detect an unusual event and identify its etiology
SECTION 2: OPERATIONAL CAPACITY
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11.1.1.20. Have food safety control management systems (including

for imported food) been implemented?
11.1.1.21. Has information from foodborne outbreaks and food

contamination been used to strengthen food management systems,
safety standards and regulations?
The list of priority zoonotic diseases to be reported (e.g. rabies, brucellosis,

bovine tuberculosis, anthrax, leptospirosis or other relevant diseases for
the country) may differ between the human and animal health sectors
11.1.1.7. Is a list of priority food safety risks available?
10.1.1.5. Is a list of priority zoonotic diseases with case definitions

available?
3.1.1.1. Is there a list of priority diseases, conditions and case

definitions for surveillance?
This CC reviews the authority and capability of the VS to actively participate in the preparation of national legislation and regulations in domains that are under their mandate, in order to guarantee its quality with respect to
principles of legal drafting and legal issues and its accessibility, acceptability, and technical, social and economical
applicability.
-VS collaboration with other relevant authorities on the development of legislation and regulations regarding areas
of joint or shared responsibility;
-Formal procedures for preparation and revision of legislation, including evaluation (e.g. analysis of impact);,
-Evidence of revision, preparation and follow-up of legislative matters.

regulations
significant disease outbreak or food safety emergency).
-Funding arrangements for emergency operations related to priority zoonotic diseases, including documented rules
of operation of all interested parties.
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to establish and enforce sanitary standards for establishments that produce, process and distribute food of animal origin.
-Legislation and regulations related to the inspection of establishments that produce, process and distribute food
of animal origin;
-Regulation and authorisation of establishments in conformity with international standards.
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to determine, verify and report on the sanitary status
-List of notifiable diseases;
-List of notifiable diseases, including list of priority zoonotic diseases, in the country.
II-5. Epidemiological surveillance

and early detection
A - Passive epidemiological
surveillance
B - Active surveillance
II-8. Food safety

A. Regulation, authorisation and
inspection of establishments for
production, processing and
distribution of food of animal origin
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to notify the OIE of its sanitary status and other relevant matters (and to notify the WTO SPS Committee where applicable), in accordance with established procedures.
-Adherence to OIE standards, including obligations to report the suspicion and occurrence of notifiable diseases ;
-Notification to other relevant international organisations (Codex and WTO notification and enquiry points where
applicable);
-Reported information and evidence of databases relating to the national disease status and concerning disease
control measures and methods;
-Stakeholders knowledge of changes in regulations and decisions regarding the control of diseases in the country
and in countries of trading partners or neighbouring countries.
DESCRIPTION
IV-6. Transparency
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The VS conduct passive and active surveillance and report at the

national level in compliance with OIE standards for relevant, notifiable
diseases. Passive surveillance considers that appropriate field networks
for the detection of disease events, collection of samples and submission
for laboratory diagnosis of suspect cases are in place. Stakeholders
involvement and compliance with their obligation to report the suspicion
and occurrence of notifiable diseases to the VS is also assessed. Active
surveillance presupposes the existence of a list of priority diseases, the
collection of data on susceptible (sub)populations on which the surveillance
is applied, protocols and quality assessment of the programmes, and
collaboration with stakeholders.
For zoonotic diseases and food safety issues, this includes collaboration
with relevant authorities, including other ministries and competent
authorities, national agencies, and decentralized institutions that share
authorities or have mutual interest in relevant areas.
3.1.1.7. Has regular feedback of surveillance results been disseminated to all levels and other relevant stakeholders?
10.1.1.9. Is zoonotic disease surveillance implemented that includes

a community component?
10.1.1.6. Is there systematic and timely collection and collation of

zoonotic disease data?
of the animal populations under their mandate.
-Knowledge of zoonoses that should/could be the subject of passive surveillance in the country;
-Priorisation of zoonoses and diseases of economic importance subject of active surveillance;
-Network of human (locations, qualifications, training), physical and financial resources available for implementing
passive and active surveillance;
-Procedures for sample collection (in farms, markets, abattoirs) and corresponding submission to and processing
in laboratories;
-Procedures for data recording and management (disease maps);
-Knowledge of OIE standards on surveillance, including obligations to report the suspicion and occurrence of notifiable diseases;
-Documented information of staff and other parties involved in surveillance activities (e.g. professionals, paraprofessionals, producers, etc.);
-Evidence of reports, regular meetings and training events for interested parties;
-Regular reports to producers, other interested parties and the international community (where applicable) on the
findings of passive surveillance programmes.
eradicate OIE listed diseases and/or to demonstrate that the country, or a zone, is free of relevant diseases.
-National approach to select diseases of economical, epizootic or zoonotic importance that could be relevant to
prevention, control or eradication programmes in the country;
-Procedures and/or protocols regarding roles and responsibilities of other relevant authorities (VS and other relevant authorities); .legislative framework and chain of command;
-The prevention, control and eradication programmes of animal and zoonotic priority diseases of economical,
epizootic or public health importance, conducted in collaboration with other relevant authorities;
-Human, physical and financial resources involved;
-Database of the herds and animal population subject to national programmes targeting control and/or eradication;
-Documented results of evaluations relating to effectiveness and efficiency of national programmes targeting
disease prevention, control and eradication.
Evidence of active involvement of producers and interested parties in the development, organisation and delivery of
surveillance activities and data sharing.

eradication

parties
DESCRIPTION

early detection
surveillance
Interactions during routine surveillance programmes and assessment of potential risks
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8.1.1.15. Have at least 10 hazardous specimen per year been shipped

internationally to a collaborating laboratory as part of an investigation
or exercise?
8.1.1.7. Are more than 10 non-AFP (Acute Flaccid Paralysis) hazardous

specimens per year referred to national reference laboratories for
examination?
8.1.1.14. Can clinical specimens from investigation of urgent public health

events be delivered for testing to appropriate national or international
reference laboratories within the appropriate timeframe of collection?

taken into consideration by the IHR NFP: i: i) the national laboratory
network; ii) the technical capacity and adherence to quality assurance
systems of the national laboratory network; and, iii) access to and
collaboration with laboratories outside the country.
The OIE reviews the VS access to public and private laboratories within
the veterinary laboratory network including collaboration with human
public health laboratories and /or network of national or international
reference laboratories (e.g. an OIE Reference Laboratory). The OIE also
assesses the laboratory networks capacity to identify pathogenic agents,
including those relevant for public health.
8.1.1.3. Does your country have access to networks of international

laboratories to meet diagnostic and confirmatory laboratory requirements, and support outbreak investigations for events specified in
Annex 2 of IHR?
11.1.1.13. Does the country have access to laboratory capacity

(through established procedures) to confirm priority food safety
events of national or international concern including molecular
techniques?
10.1.1.8. Does the country have access to laboratory capacity, nationally or internationally (through established procedures) to confirm
priority zoonotic events?
8.1.1.4. Is there national laboratory capacity to meet diagnostic and

confirmatory laboratory requirements for priority diseases?
8.1.1.5a.: Is an up to date inventory of public and private laboratories with relevant diagnostic capacity available?
Capacity to access a correct diagnosis
This CC demonstrates the quality of laboratories (that conduct diagnostic testing or analysis for chemical residues,
antimicrobial residues, toxins, or tests for, biological efficacy, etc.) as measured by the use of formal Quality Assessment systems, including participation in relevant proficiency testing programmes.
-List of accredited laboratories;
-Participation in OIE Laboratory Twinning Programme.
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to have access to laboratory diagnosis in order to
identify and record pathogenic agents, including those relevant for public health, that can adversely affect animals
and animal products.
-Records of samples submitted to local, national, international laboratories, including OIE Reference Laboratories;
-Documented procedures and reports of sample tracing, sample collection and laboratory results, including time
frames for diagnosis and supply of results;
-Documented evidence of cold chain and appropriate sample collection kits;
-Knowledge of procedures for sample collection and submission to OIE Reference Laboratories, including the
dissemination of results.
II-1.Veterinary laboratory diagnosis

A. Access to veterinary laboratory
diagnosis
This CC demonstrates the suitability, effectiveness and efficiency of the national (public and private) laboratory
infrastructures to service the needs of the VS.
-Organisation, management and financing of the national laboratory infrastructure;
-Analysis of the available laboratory services and geographical distribution;
-Understanding of the needs of the VS based on national disease surveillance and control programmes;
-Formal links between laboratories and the laboratory network structure, including existence of a shared database
system;
-Documented plan for the development, maintenance and evaluation of the national laboratory network.

B. Suitability of national laboratory
infrastructures
II-2. Laboratory quality assurance
identify and record pathogenic agents, including those relevant for public health, that can adversely affect animals
-List laboratories in the country and types of analyses they perform;
-Physical, human and financial resources of laboratories and documented training;
-List of notifiable and reportable diseases present in the country, in the region or that could enter the country,
including emerging diseases;
-Analyses of laboratory diagnostic capacities;
-List of international laboratories providing access to obtain a correct diagnosis;
-Access to human health laboratory services when needed, and agreement on diagnostic methods and procedures
also for emerging event/new pathogens, in both animal and human populations;
-List of diagnostic tests (defined for each disease) available to the VS.
DESCRIPTION

A. Access to veterinary laboratory
diagnosis
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5.2.1.2. Has a national risk assessment to identify potential urgent

public health event, and the most likely sources of these events
been conducted?
3.2.1.5. Is there a system or mechanism in place at national and/or

sub-national levels for capturing public health events from a variety
of sources?
3.2.1.4. Have information sources for public health events and risks
been identified?
Information on risk factors
-The chain of command and flow of information relating to management of public health risks;
-Network of human (locations, qualifications, training), physical and financial resources available for implementing
passive and active surveillance;
-Procedures for sample collection (in farms, markets, abattoirs) and corresponding submission to and processing
in laboratories;
-Procedures for data recording and management (disease maps);
-Knowledge of OIE standards on surveillance, including obligations to report the suspicion and occurrence of notifiable diseases;
-Documented information of staff and other parties involved in surveillance activities (e.g. professionals, paraprofessionals, producers, etc.);
-Evidence of reports, regular meetings and training events for interested parties;
-Regular reports to producers, other interested parties and the international community (where applicable) on the
findings of passive surveillance programmes.
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to base its risk management decisions on risk assessment.
-Database of hazards relevant to animal health and food safety;
-Examples of decision-making based on scientific evidence;
-Database and procedures or tools used for risk analyses;
-Documented decision-making based on risk analysis;
-Existence of a specific risk analysis unit within the VS;
-Documented procedures and performance of risk analysis and risk communication in conformity with OIE Codes.
II-3. Risk analysis
DESCRIPTION
antimicrobial residues, toxins, or tests for, biological efficacy, etc.) as measured by the use of formal Quality Assurance (QA) systems and participation in relevant proficiency testing programmes.
-The QA systems used (including standard operating procedures, testing manuals, records of results);
-Procedures for audit;
-Organisation and implementation of QA training;
-Procedures for authorisation/ accreditation of national laboratories;
-Existing accreditation programmes and/or participation in OIE Laboratory Twinning Programme.
DESCRIPTION

early detection
surveillance
*Biorisks are risks posed by the handling, manipulation, storage, and disposal of infectious substance.
8.2.1.6. Has a biorisk*assessment been conducted in laboratories

to guide and update biosafety regulations, procedures and practice,
including for decontamination and management of infectious waste?
8.2.1.4.Are relevant staff trained in laboratory biosafety and laboratory

biosecurity guidelines?
8.2.1.1. Are biosafety guidelines accessible to laboratories?
8.1.1.6. Do national reference laboratories participate successfully

in External Quality Assessment schemes for major public health
disciplines for diagnostic laboratories?
8.1.1.1. Is there a policy to ensure the quality of laboratory diagnostic

capacities (e.g. licensing, accreditation, etc.)?
8.1.1.2. Are national laboratory quality standards/guidelines available?
Ensuring laboratory quality
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11.1.1.9. Have the guidelines or manuals on the surveillance,

assessment and management of priority food safety events been
implemented?
11.1.1.8. Are guidelines or manuals on the surveillance, assessment

and management of priority food safety events available?
11.1.1.14. Is there timely and systematic information exchange

between food safety authorities, surveillance units and other
relevant sectors regarding food safety events?
3.2.1.3. Have SOPs and guidelines for event capture, reporting,

confirmation, verification, assessment and notification been
implemented?
10.1.1.7. Is there timely and systematic information exchange

between animal surveillance units, laboratories, human health
surveillance units and other relevant sectors regarding potential
zoonotic risks and urgent zoonotic events?
-The chain of command and flow of information relating to management of public health risks;
-Procedures for sharing relevant surveillance information with other interested parties engaged.
-Collection of information relevant to livestock diseases, foodborne disease and zoonoses;
-Evidence of coordination between public health authorities and the VS regarding the occurrence of human foodborne
illness and potential linkages to food of animal origin;
-Information on VS activities and operations in relation to ante and post mortem inspection at abattoirs and associated
premises.
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to base its risk management decisions on risk
assessment.
-Database of hazards relevant to animal health and food safety;
-Examples of decision-making based on scientific evidence;
-Database and procedures or tools used for risk analyses;
-Documented decision-making based on risk analysis;
-Existence of a specific risk analysis unit within the VS;
-Documented procedures and performance of risk analysis and risk communication in conformity with OIE Codes.
This CC reviews the authority and capability of the VS to respond rapidly to a sanitary emergency (such as a significant disease outbreak or food safety emergency).
-Funding arrangements for early warning and emergency operations related to priority zoonotic diseases, including documented rules of operation of all interested parties;
-Evidence that mandatory disease notification operates effectively;
-Evidence of effective coordination of response activities (including with other relevant authorities);
-Existence of national disease contingency plans jointly developed between VS and other relevant partners;
-Procedures for rapid response (e.g. specific training, set up of mobile teams) at all levels and with all interested parties;
-Organisation and implementation of simulation exercises.
II-8. Food safety B - Ante and post

mortem inspection at abattoirs and
associated premises (e.g. meat boning/
cutting establishments and rendering
plants)
II-3. Risk analysis
DESCRIPTION
II-5. Epidemiological surveillance

surveillance
Sharing protocols for the management of public health events
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4.2.1.12b. Are data available on the magnitude and trends of

antimicrobial resistance?
4.2.1.12a. Has a functional monitoring system for antimicrobial

resistance been implemented?
4.2.1.11. Has a monitoring system for antimicrobial resistance been

established?
Specific surveillance for AMR
4.1.1.8. Have staff been trained (including Rapid Response Team

(RRT) members) in specimen collection and transport?
8.1.1.12. Has staff at national or relevant levels been trained for the
safe shipment of infectious substances according to international
standards (ICAO/IATA)?
8.1.1.11. Have sample collection and transportation kits been prepositioned at appropriate levels for immediate mobilization during
a PH event?
8.1.1.10. Is there a functional system for collection, packaging and

transport of clinical specimens?
Actions for rapid confirmation
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to maintain and improve the competence of their personnel in terms of
relevant information and understanding; measured in terms of the implementation of a relevant training.
-Existing training programmes for relevant staff and documented plans and procedures for continuing education.
I-3. Continuing education (CE)
II-9.Veterinary medicines and

biologicals
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to regulate veterinary medicines and veterinary biologicals in order to ensure their responsible and prudent use, i.e. the marketing, authorisation, registration, import,
manufacture, quality control, export, labelling, advertising, distribution, sale and use of these products.
-List of veterinary medicines and veterinary biological products authorised and registered;
-Regulatory and administrative control related to the control over veterinary medicines and veterinary biologicals
to ensure prudent and responsible use;
-Control systems are in place detailing inspections and procedures for pharmacovigilance.
DESCRIPTION
antimicrobial residues, toxins, or tests for, biological efficacy, etc.) as measured by the use of formal Quality Assessment (QA) systems including, but not limited to, participation in relevant proficiency testing programmes.
-Organisation and implementation of training events related to QA.
identify and record pathogenic agents, including those relevant for public health that can adversely affect animals
-Documented procedures and reports of sample collection, sample tracing and laboratory results, including time
frames for diagnosis and supply of results;
-Documented evidence of cold chain and appropriate sample collection kits;
-Knowledge of procedures for sample collection and submission to OIE Reference Laboratories, including the
dissemination of results;
-Physical, human and financial resources of laboratories, including organisation and implementation of continued
education (training).
DESCRIPTION

A.Access to veterinary laboratory
diagnosis
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This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to undertake residue testing programmes for veterinary medicines
(e.g. antimicrobials and hormones), chemicals, pesticides, radionuclides, metals, etc.
The CC includes inter alia::
-Regulatory framework and the national standards on residue control and testing;
-Official surveillance and monitoring programmes on residue control (animal products for export and domestic
consumption) and publication of corresponding results;
-Access to a residue testing laboratory with adequate sufficient resources and capacity to undertake analytical
methods and result reporting consistent with international standards;
-Evidence of action taken based on results from residue testing programmes, including in collaboration with other
relevant authorities.
antimicrobial residues, toxins, or tests for, biological efficacy, etc.) as measured by the use of formal QA systems and
participation in relevant proficiency testing programmes.
The CC includes inter alia::
-Documented reports from laboratories relating to the submission and analysis of samples.
DESCRIPTION
II-10. Residue testing
*Article 6.9.3 of the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code - Responsibilities of the Competent Authority
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4.1.1.7 Are there SOPs and/or guidelines available for the deployment of RRT members?
4.1.1.6 Are there Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) to respond to

events that may constitute a public health emergency?
11.1.1.15. Is there a roster of food safety experts for the assessment

and response to food safety events?
10.1.1.10. Is there a regularly updated roster (list) of experts that

can respond to zoonotic events?
5.2.1.1. Is a directory or list of experts in health and other sectors

to support a response to IHR-related hazards available?
Rapid Response Teams (RRT)
This CC reviews the authority and capability of the VS to respond rapidly to a sanitary emergency (such as a significant disease outbreak or food safety emergency).
-Mechanisms to ensure access to physical and financial resources during an emergency response, including for
equipment and consumables;
-Evidence of procedures and documented roles and responsibilities during an emergency response;
-Procedures for rapid response (e.g. specific training, set up of mobile teams); with procedures at all levels and
functions.
-Network of human and physical resources available to determine and respond rapidly to a sanitary emergency,
including information on the geographical distribution and professional qualifications and competencies of the staff
and parties involved;
-Organisation and implementation of training related to emergency response e.g. simulation exercises).
DESCRIPTION
Mechanisms are required to facilitate the coordination, management and communication relating to outbreak operations and other public health events. Multidisciplinary/
multisectoral Rapid Response Teams (RRT) should be established and be available at all times; they should have a good knowledge of procedures to rapidly, and in a coordinated
manner, respond to events that may constitute a public health emergency of national or international concern.
An essential part of response is communication during crises. Risk communication helps stakeholders define risks, identify hazards, assess vulnerabilities and promote community
resilience, thereby promoting the capacity to cope with an unfolding public health emergency. The dissemination of information to the public relating to health risks and
events through community-based interventions at individual, family and community levels is critical for building trust between authorities, populations and partners and for the
acceptability of the control actions adopted/in place.
Capacity to ensure a coordinated response
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11.1.1.18. Have mechanisms been established to trace, recall and

dispose of contaminated products*?
4.1.1.1 Are resources for rapid response during public health emergencies of national or international concern accessible?
11.1.1.17a & b. Have operational plan(s) for responding to food

safety events been tested in an actual emergency or simulation
exercise? (a), been updated as needed? (b).
11.1.1.16. Have operational plan(s) for responding to food safety

events been implemented?
5.1.1.4.a & b. Have national public health emergency response

plan(s) been implemented/tested in an actual emergency or simulation exercises? (a) ; updated as needed? (b)
4.1.1.4 Have emergency response management procedures (including mechanism to activate response plan) been implemented for
a real or simulated public health response in the last 12 months?
4.1.1.2 Have public health emergency response management procedures been established for command, communications and control
during public health emergency response operations?
10.1.1.11. Has a mechanism been established for response to outbreaks of zoonotic diseases by human and animal health sectors?
Mechanisms for rapid action
This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS to implement, manage and coordinate food safety
measures on collection, processing and distribution of products of animal, including programmes for the prevention
of specific food-borne zoonoses and general food safety programmes.
-Procedures for consignments, recall and destruction of non-conform products.
II-8. Food Safety

C. Inspection for collection, processing
origin
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to access extraordinary financial resources in order to respond to
emergency situations or emerging issues.
-Funding arrangements for emergency operations including documented rules of operation of all interested parties;
-Approval process for additional financial resources (e.g. special funds) is established and clear.
I-9. Emergency funding
-Documented evidence of inspection reports;
-Documented pre-slaughter animal health data and animal health treatment records;
-Live animal transportation and records of compliance;
-Documented consignment reports;
-Implementation of HACCP procedures and compliance thereof.
-Legal framework and financial resources for emergency response.
II-8. Food safety

B - Ante and post mortem inspection
at abattoirs and associated premises
(e.g. meat boning/cutting establishments and rendering plants)
-Mechanisms to ensure access to physical and financial resources during an emergency response, including for
equipment and consumables;
-Evidence of procedures and documented roles and responsibilities during an emergency response;
-Procedures for rapid response (e.g. specific training, set up of mobile teams); with procedures at all levels and
functions;
-Documented national disease contingency plans;
-Evidence of simulation exercises and pre-established communication procedures.
DESCRIPTION
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This CC demonstrates the authority and capability of the VS, normally in collaboration with producers and other
interested parties, to identify and trace products of animal origin for the purpose of food safety, animal health or
trade.
-Procedures to identify and trace products of animal origin, in accordance with international standards;
-Evidence of audit, listing and traced products of animal origin.
II-12. Identification and traceability.

B - Identification and traceability of
animal products
4.1.1.10. Are evaluations of response (including the timeliness and

quality of response) systematically carried out?
4.1.1.5. a &b. Have emergency response management procedures

(including mechanism to activate response plan) been evaluated (a)
been updated (b) after a real or simulated public health response?
The CC inlcudes inter alia:
-Documented national disease contingency plans and these are regularly updated, tested and audited;
-Evidence of effective coordination actions relating for emergency response activities;
-Evidence of simulation exercises and pre-established communication procedures among interested parties.
This CC demonstrates the capability of the VS to document and manage their resources and operation in order to
analyse, plan and improve both efficiency and effectiveness.
The CC inlcudes inter alia:
-Analysis reports and documented procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness;
-Effective management systems which are audited.

operations
Evaluation of the interventions and quality review

DESCRIPTION
This CC reviews the authority and capability of the VS to prevent the entry and spread of diseases and other hazards
of animals and animal products.
-Evidence of quarantine and border security procedures;
-Reports or information on imports of animals or products of animal origin (types, quantities, provenance, etc.);
-Up-to-date information and agreements relating to cooperation with neighbours/trading partners on issues affecting national disease status;
-Roles and responsibilities of interested parties are documented.
DESCRIPTION
I-4.Quarantine and border security
* This would include all products that could be the source of contamination, e.g. feed, food, ingredients and food products.
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11.1.1.19. Are there communication mechanisms and materials in

place to deliver information, education and advice to stakeholders
across the farm-to-fork continuum?
6.1.1.6. Are there accessible and relevant IEC (Information, Education and Communications) materials tailored to the needs of the
population?
6.1.1.5. Are regularly updated information sources accessible to

media and the public for information dissemination?
6.1.1.3. Has the risk communication plan been implemented or

tested through actual emergency or simulation exercise and updated in the last 12 months?
6.1.1.4. Are policies, SOPs or guidelines developed on the clearance

and release of information during a public health emergency?
6.1.1.2. Has a risk communication plan been developed?
6.1.1.1. Have risk communication partners and stakeholders been

identified?
Development of a communication plan
-Documented national disease contingency plans;
-Evidence of simulation exercises and pre-established communication procedures among interested parties;
-Evidence of coordination arrangements (i.e. consultation, communication and training) with interested parties.
This CC reviews the authority and capability of the VS to base its risk management decisions on risk assessment.
-Risk communication
This CC reviews the capability of the VS to keep interested parties informed, in a transparent, effective and timely
manner, of VS activities and programmes, and of developments in animal health and food safety. This competency
includes collaboration with relevant authorities, including other ministries and Competent Authorities, national
agencies and decentralised institutions that share authority or have mutual interest in relevant areas.
-A communication unit in the VS which has accesses to financial resources;
-Formal communication procedures and mechanisms to inform interested parties, including coordination mechanisms with other relevant authorities including public health authorities and wildlife agencies, among others;
-Communication tools, plans and strategies also relating to in country, including other tools such as bulletin,
website, hotline;
-Procedures for joint communication outlined in national preparedness/ contingency plans.
This CC reviews the capability of the VS to keep interested parties informed, in a transparent, effective and timely
manner, of VS activities and programmes, and of developments in animal health and food safety. This competency
includes collaboration with relevant authorities, including other ministries and Competent Authorities, national
agencies and decentralised institutions that share authority or have mutual interest in relevant areas.
-A communication unit in the VS which has accesses to financial resources;
-Formal communication procedures and mechanisms to inform interested parties, including coordination mechanisms with other relevant authorities including public health authorities and wildlife agencies, among others;
-Communication tools, plans and strategies also relating to in country, including other tools such as bulletin,
website, hotline;
-Procedures for joint communication outlined in national preparedness/ contingency plans.
II-3. Risk analysis
DESCRIPTION
ANNEX 1. Key obligations associated with the IHR (2005) for which the veterinary services obviously
contribute
General provisions
Art. 44.1, IHR (2005): State Parties (SPs) shall undertake to collaborate with each other, to the extent possible,
in (a) detection, assessment and response to events; (b) providing or facilitating technical cooperation and
logistical support; (c) mobilizing financial resources to facilitate implementation of their IHR (2005) obligations;
and (d) formulating proposed laws and other legal and administrative provisions for the implementation of the
IHR (2005).
Responsible authorities
Art. 4., IHR (2005): .Functions of the National Focal Point (NFP) include.disseminating information to
and consolidating input from relevant government sectors of the administration of the State Party concerned,
including those responsible for surveillance and reporting, points of entry, public health services, clinics and
hospitals and other government departments.
Notification and reporting of events and cases
Art. 6.1., IHR (2005): SPs shall notify WHO of all events which may constitute a PHEIC within its territory,
within 24 hours of assessment, by most efficient means of communication, through their NFP, of all events that
may be a PHEIC in accordance with decision instrument, as well as any response measures.
SPs shall provide to WHO all relevant public health information if the SP has evidence of an unexpected or
unusual public health event within its territory, irrespective of origin or source, which SPs may constitute a
PHEIC.
SPs may keep WHO advised through the National IHR Focal Point and consult with WHO on appropriate
health measures in the case of events occurring within its territory but not requiring notification.
Public health response
Annex 1, IHR (2005): SPs shall assess the ability of existing national structures and resources to meet the
minimum core requirements and, as a result, develop and implement plans of action
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Operational funding
Emergency funding
Capital investment
I-9.
I-10.
Identification and traceability. Identification and traceability of animal products
IV-1.
II-1.B.
II-5.A. Passive epidemiological surveillance
Quarantine and border security
II-4.
Transparency
IV-3. International harmonisation
Risk analysis
II-3.
IV-6.
IV-2. Implementation of legislation and regulations and compliance thereof
Preparation of legislation and regulations
Participation of producers and other interested parties in joint programmes
III-6.
II-1.A. Access to veterinary laboratory diagnosis
Suitability of national laboratory infrastructures
III-4. Accreditation/authorisation/delegation
Official representation
Consultation with interested parties
I-11. Management of resources and operations
III-3.
III-2.
II-12.B.
Physical resources
I-8.
Residue testing
Veterinary medicines and biologicals
II-8.C. Inspection of collection, processing and distribution
I-7.
Stability of structures and sustainability of policies
I-5.
Regulation, authorisation and inspection of establishments
Disease prevention, control and eradication
Emergency response
II-8.B. Ante and post mortem inspection
II-10.
Continuing education
I-3.
II-8.A.
II-7.
II-9.
Competencies of veterinary paraprofessionals
I-2.B.
External coordination
Professional competencies of veterinarians
I-2.A.
II-6.
II-5.B. Active epidemiological surveillance
I-6.B.
Staffing:Veterinary paraprofessionals and other
I-1.B.
I-6.A. Internal coordination (chain of command)
Staffing:Veterinarians and other professionals
I-1.A.
ANNEX 2. List of PVS Critical Competencies to be considered in the IHR Monitoring Framework
Questions in the IHR Monitoring Framework
I-9
I-8
I-7
I-6-B
I-5
I-3
I-2-B
I-2-A
I-1-B
I-1-A
Core capacity 1: National legislation, policy and financing

1.1.1.1.
X
1.1.1.3.
X
1.1.1.4.
X X
Add Q, CC1
Core capacity 2: Coordination and NFP communication
X
2.1.1.1.
X
2.1.1.2.
X
2.1.1.3.
X
2.1.1.4. A
X
2.1.1.4. B
X
2.1.1.5.
2.1.1.6.
X
2.1.2.5.
X
2.1.2.6.
X
2.1.2.7. A
X
2.1.2.7. B
X
2.1.2.8.
Core capacity 3: Surveillance
3.1.1.1.
3.1.1.7.
3.2.1.3.
3.2.1.4.
3.2.1.5.
3.2.1.9
3.2.1.11
Core capacity 4: Response
X
4.1.1.1.
4.1.1.4.
4.1.1.5. A
4.1.1.10.
4.1.1.2.
4.2.1.11.
4.2.1.12. A
4.2.1.12. B
I-10
I-11
X
X
X
X
II-2
X
X
X
II-3
X
X
X
II-5-A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
II-5-B
X
X
II-6
X
X
X
X
II-7
II-8-B
II-9
II-8-C
II-8-A
II-4
II-1-B
II-1-A
PVS Critical Competency cards PVS Critical Competency cards

II-10
X
X
X
II-12-B
X
X
X
III-1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
III-2
X
X
X
X
X
III-3
III-6
X
X
X
X
X
IV-1
X
X
IV-2
III-4
ANNEX 3. Table of correspondence between the questions in the IHR MF Questionnaire and the Critical Capacities cards in the OIE PVS Pathway Tools
IV-3
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X
X
IV-6
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I-9
I-8
I-7
I-6-B
I-5
I-3
I-2-B
I-2-A
I-1-B
I-1-A

4.1.1.5. B
4.1.1.6.
4.1.1.7.
4.1.1.8.
X
Core capacity 5: Preparedness
5.1.1.1.
X X
5.1.1.2.
X X
5.1.1.3.
X X
5.1.1.4. A
5.1.1.4. B
5.1.1.5.
X
5.1.1.6.
X
5.2.1.1.
5.2.1.2.
5.2.1.3.
X X
5.2.1.7.
X
Core capacity 6: Risk communication
6.1.1.1.
6.1.1.2.
6.1.1.3.
6.1.1.4.
6.1.1.5.
6.1.1.6.
Core capacity 7: Human resource capacities
7.1.1.2.
X X X X X
7.1.1.3.
X X X X X
7.1.1.7.
X X X X X
Core capacity 8: Laboratory
8.1.1.1.
8.1.1.2.
8.1.1.4.
8.1.1.5. A
8.1.1.6.
8.1.1.7.
8.1.1.10.
X
8.1.1.11.
X
8.1.1.12.
X
I-11
X
X
X
X
II-1-A
X
X
X
X
X
X
II-1-B
X
X
II-2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
II-3
X
X
X
X
II-5-A
X
II-5-B
X
II-6
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
II-8-A
II-7
II-4
I-10
PVS Critical Competency cards

III-1
X
X
X
X
X
X
IV-6
IV-3
IV-2
IV-1
III-6
III-4
III-3
III-2
II12-B
II-10
II-9
II-8-C
II-8-B
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I-9
I-8
I-7
I-6-B
I-5
I-3
I-2-B
I-2-A
I-1-B
I-1-A

8.1.1.14.
8.1.1.15.
8.2.1.1.
8.2.1.4.
8.2.1.6.
Core capacity 10: Zoonotic events
10.1.1.1.
X
10.1.1.2.
X
10.1.1.3.
X
10.1.1.4.
10.1.1.5.
10.1.1.6
10.1.1.7
10.1.1.8.
10.1.1.9.
10.1.1.10.
10.1.1.11.
Core capacity 11: Food safety
11.1.1.1
11.1.1.2.
11.1.1.3. A
11.1.1.3. B
11.1.1.4.
X
11.1.1.5
11.1.1.6.
X
11.1.1.7.
11.1.1.8.
11.1.1.9.
11.1.1.13.
11.1.1.14.
11.1.1.15.
11.1.1.17. A
11.1.1.17. B
11.1.1.18.
11.1.1.19.
11.1.1.20.
11.1.1.21.
I-11
X
II-1-A
X
X
X
X
II-1-B
X
II-2
X
X
X
X
II-3
X
II-4
X
II-5-A
X
X
X
X
II-5-B
X
X
X
II-6
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
II-7
X
X
X
II-8-A
PVS Critical Competency cards

II-8-B
X
X
X
X
X
II-8-C
X
X
X
II12-B
X
III-1
X
III-2
X
III-3
X
IV-1
X
X
X
X
IV-2
X
X
X
IV-3
X
IV-6
III-6
III-4
II-10
II-9
I-10
ANNEX 4. Description of the IHR Monitoring Framework and the OIE PVS Pathway
A - THE IHR MONITORING FRAMEWORK
Context
With the revised International Health Regulations coming into force on 15 June 2007 (IHR (2005)), all States
Parties have been required to assess the ability of their national structure and resources to meet minimum
national Core Capacities for surveillance and response as specified in Annex 1 of the IHR (2005), and to
develop a plan of action to ensure that these capacities will be present and functioning throughout their
territories. In accordance with Article 54 of the IHR, and related resolution of the World Health Assembly
(WHA) 61.2, States Parties are committed to report their level of compliance with the IHR (2005) Annex 1
to the WHA on a yearly basis. WHO is mandated to provide appropriate tools, guidance and support to States
Parties to achieve these goals.
The IHR Monitoring Framework has been developed by WHO for self-assessment and a questionnaire with
indicators of performance for predefined core capacities and specific hazards is proposed for reporting to
WHO. The framework provides a set of 28 global indicators developed in order to reflect the required
capability to detect, assess, notify and report events, and to respond to public health risks and emergencies of
national and international concern as stipulated in Articles 5 and 13 and Annex 1 of IHR (2005). From these 28
indicators, a subset of 20 indicators is used for annual reporting to the WHA, but countries are encouraged to
report on all 28 indicators (Table 1).
Table I: Selected indicators for reporting to the World Health Assembly
The 20 indicators selected for reporting to WHA
1. Legislation, laws, regulations, administrative requirements, policies or other government instruments in place are sufficient
for implementation of IHR.
2. A functional mechanism is established for the coordination of relevant sectors in the implementation of IHR.
3.
IHR NFP functions and operations are in place as defined by the IHR (2005).
4. Indicator based, surveillance includes an early warning16 function for the early detection of a public health event.
5.
Event based surveillance is established and functioning.
6.
Public health emergency response mechanisms are established and functioning.
7. Infection prevention and control (IPC) is established and functioning at national and hospital levels.
8. A Multi-hazard National Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan is developed and implemented.
9.
Priority public health risks and resources are mapped and utilized.
10. Mechanisms for effective risk communication during a public health emergency are established and functioning.
11. Human resources available to implement IHR core capacity requirements.
12. Laboratory services are available to test for priority health threats.
13. Laboratory biosafety and laboratory biosecurity (biorisk management) practices are in place and implemented.
14. General obligations at PoE are fulfilled (including for coordination and communication).
15. Routine capacities and effective surveillance is established at PoE.
16. Effective response at PoE is established.
17. Mechanisms for detecting and responding to zoonoses and potential zoonoses are established and functional.
18. Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to foodborne disease and food contamination.
19. Mechanisms are established and functioning for the detection, alert and response to chemical emergencies that may
constitute a public health event of international concern.
20. Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to radiological and nuclear
TThe eight additional indicators

1.
Funding is available and accessible for implementing IHR NFP functions and IHR core capacity strengthening.
2.
Case management procedures are implemented for IHR relevant hazards.
3. A programme for disinfection, decontamination and vector control is established and functioning.
4. A coordinating mechanism for laboratory services is established.
5.
Influenza surveillance is established.
6. A system for collection, packaging and transport of clinical specimens is established.

7. Laboratory data management and reporting is established.
8.
Coordination in the prevention, detection and response to public health emergencies at PoE is established.
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Tools in the IHR Monitoring Framework

The tools developed for the IHR MF include a checklist and an associated
questionnaire. For their development, existing regional and sub-regional tools
and strategies worldwide were considered, such as the Asia- Pacific Strategy
for Emerging Diseases (APSED) in the Western Pacific Region and South-East
Asia Region; the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response strategy (IDSR)
in the African region; the Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Strategies in the
Americas including the MERCOSUR tool, and Eastern Mediterranean Regions;
and strategies in the European Region.They were pilot tested in all WHO regions
(AFRO, AMRO, EMRO, EURO, SEARO, WPRO). State Parties are requested to
complete the questionnaire and return it to WHO two months before the WHA.
Practically, the 28 indicators are divided into eight core capacities, plus specific
capacities at points of entry (PoEs) and for IHR-related hazards notably biological
(zoonotic, food safety), chemical, and radiation emergencies. The core capacities
(CC) are listed in Table 2.
Table 2: IHR Monitoring Framework: core capacities and specific capacities used in the checklist
8 core capacities
Specific capacities
9. Points of Entry
2. Coordination and NFP Communications
10. Hazards
3. Surveillance
_ 10.1. Zoonotic
4. Preparedness
_ 10.2. Food safety
5. Response
_ 10.3. Chemical emergencies
6. Risk Communications
_ 10.4. Radiation emergencies
7. Human Resource Capacity

8. Laboratory
It is important to understand that the core capacities refer to countrys capabilities in the context of the IHR
(2005) and the expected functions defined in the regulation. As an example, the core capacity on national
legislation, policy and financing is referring to the legal framework to support and enable the implementation of
the IHR, and does not explore other legal or regulatory areas covering the activities of public health authorities
or other parties. The scope and limitations of the eight core capacities are described in the table 3.
Table 3: Definition of the core capacities used in the IHR Monitoring Framework
States Parties need to have an adequate legal framework to support and enable implementation of the IHR.
This may require that they adopt implementing or enabling legislation for some or all of their obligations
and rights. New or modified legislation may also be needed by States to support the new technical capacities
being developed in accordance with Annex 1. Even where new or revised legislation may not be specifically
required, States may still choose to revise some regulations or other instruments in order to facilitate
implementation in a more efficient, effective or beneficial manner.
Implementing legislation could serve to institutionalize and strengthen the role of IHR (2005) and
operations within the State Party. It can also facilitate coordination among the different entities involved
in implementation. In addition, policies which identify national structures and responsibilities as well as the
allocation of adequate financial resources are also important.
Detailed guidance on IHR implementation in national legislation is available at
http://www.who.int/ihr/legal_issues/legislation/en/index.html.
2. Coordination and NFP Communications
The effective implementation of the IHR requires multisectoral/multidisciplinary approaches through national
partnerships for effective alert and response systems. Coordination of nation-wide resources, including the
designation of an IHR National Focal Point (NFP) is a key requisite for IHR implementation. The IHR NFP
should be accessible at all times to communicate with the WHO IHR Contact Points and with all relevant
sectors and other stakeholders in the country.
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3. Surveillance
The IHR require the rapid detection of public health risks, as well as the prompt risk assessment, notification,
and response to these risks. To this end, a sensitive and flexible surveillance system is needed with an early
warning function is necessary.The structure of the system and the roles and responsibilities of those involved
in implementing the system need to be clear and preferably should be defined through public health policy
and legislation. Chains of responsibility need to be clearly identified to ensure effective communications
within the country, with WHO and with other countries as needed.
4. Preparedness
Preparedness includes the development of national, intermediate and community/primary response level
public health emergency response plans for relevant biological, chemical, radiological and nuclear hazards.
Other components of preparedness include mapping of potential hazards and hazard sites, the identification
of available resources, the development of appropriate national stockpiles of resources and the capacity
to support operations at the intermediate and community/primary response levels during a public health
emergency.
5. Response
Command, communications and control operations mechanisms are required to facilitate the coordination
and management of outbreak operations and other public health events. Multidisciplinary/multisectoral
Rapid Response Teams (RRT) should be established and be available anytime. They should be able to rapidly
respond to events that may constitute a public health emergency of national or international concern
(PHEIC). Appropriate case management, infection control, and decontamination are all critical components
of this capacity that need to be considered.
6. Risk Communications
Risk communications should help stakeholders define risks, identify hazards, assess vulnerabilities and promote
community resilience. An essential part of risk communication is the dissemination of information to the
public about health risks and events, taking into account the social, religious, cultural, political and economic
aspects associated with the event, as well as the voice of the affected population. Communication partners
and stakeholders in the country need to be identified, and functional coordination and communication
mechanisms established. In addition, it is important to establish communication policies and procedures on
the timely release of information with transparency in decision-making that is essential for building trust
between authorities, populations and partners. Emergency communications plans need to be developed,
tested and updated as needed.
7. Human Resource Capacity
Strengthening the skills and competencies of public health personnel is critical to the sustainment of public
health surveillance and response at all levels of the health system and the effective implementation of the
IHR.
8. Laboratory
Laboratory services are part of every phase of alert and response, including detection, investigation and
response, with laboratory analysis of samples performed either domestically or through collaborating centres.
States Parties need to establish mechanisms that assure the reliable and timely laboratory identification of
infectious agents and other hazards likely to cause public health emergencies of national and international
concern, including shipment of specimens to the appropriate laboratories if necessary.
The core capacity may be depicted through Components (from 1 to 4 per core capacity), with relevant
indicators associated. Figures 1a illustrates the structure of the checklist.
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Figure 1a: Component and indicators associated with the core capacity on National legislation, policy and
financing.
For this core capacity, 2 components are described, one on the legal and regulatory framework and one of
financing. In this example, each of the components is further detailed by only one indicator.
CORE CAPACITY 1: National legislation, policy and financing
COMPONENT
INDICATOR
National legislation and policies
Legislation, laws, regulations, administrative requirements,

policies or other government instruments in place are
sufficient for implementation of IHR.
Financing
Funding is available and accessible for IHR NFP functions

and IHR core capacity strengthening
The indicators are then further described using Attributes. The checklist includes a total of 256 attributes.
Attributes are classified in four distinct capability levels:
-Capability Level < 1 (the foundational level) includes attributes that are considered key to the
development of the inputs and processes needed for the implementation of the IHR;
-Capability Level 1 is generally characterized as a moderate level and attributes listed here include
the inputs and processes needed to build or maintain IHR core capacities;
-Capability Level 2 represents a strong technical capacity and a high level of performance with
defined public health outputs and outcomes;
-Capability Level 3 represents an advanced level of capabilities and achieving a reference model of
capability.
States Parties were expected to achieve attributes in levels 1 and 2 by the deadline 2012.
Figure 1b: Attributes per level of capability associated with the core capacity on National legislation, policy
and financing.
CORE CAPACITY 2: National legislation, policy and financing
COMPONENT
National legislation
and policies
Financing
INDICATOR
ATTRIBUTE
Level < 1
foundational
ATTRIBUTE
Level 1
Input and
processes
ATTRIBUTE
Level 2
outputs and
outcomes
ATTRIBUTE
Level 3
Additional
achievements
Funding available
for IHR core
capacities, IHR
relevant hazard and
PoE**
IHR core capacities

strengthened at the
sub-national and
community/primary
response level in
the last 12 months
Resources
committed to meet
IHRR requirement
beyond countrys
borders
Funding is available Funding for IHR
FP* function is
available
*FP: Focal Point - ** PoE: Point of Entry
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Practical use of the tool

A self-assessment process
The Monitoring Framework is to be used by Member States to carry out self-assessments on the development
and strengthening of their capacity. To facilitate the reporting, it is proposed that countries use the IHR MF
questionnaire developed by WHO.
Completion of the questionnaire by national respondents could be carried out through a process led by the
designated National IHR Focal Point (NFP), in consultation with the subject area national experts in the country,
and if requested, with the assistance of WHO regional offices and country offices. Inputs from professionals
and representatives from various sectors such as animal health, food and water safety, environmental health,
radiological, nuclear, and chemical disciplines are needed for this review.
The questionnaire is available on the internet as a "fillable" PDF form or as a printable PDF and could also be
submitted to WHO in hard copy. Data are stored in a secure database at WHO, accessible only to the IHR
NFPs and relevant WHO staff. The data collection tool assures confidentiality, as IHR NFPs can access data
only from their own country.
Evaluation of the level of compliance
The answers to the questionnaires are used to develop country and regional profiles based on the proportion
of attributes attained at levels 1 and 2. The tool also generates summary results, which facilitate planning and
mobilization of resources24.
Specific questions at the human-animal interface
Out of the 4 specific hazards, capabilities associated with i) zoonotic events and ii) food safety are more directly
linked to actions at the human-animal interface. The attributes, defined in the IHR Monitoring Framework for
these sections are described in the table 4 below, with reference of the associated level of capability.
Table 4: Specific capacity: Zoonotic events
Core Capacity
10
Zoonotic Events
Component
10.1
Capacity to detect and respond to zoonotic events of national or international

concern
Indicator
10.1.1
Mechanisms for detecting and responding to zoonoses and potential zoonoses

are established and functional
Capability level
<1
1
1
2
3
<1
1
1
2
2
<1
1
2
Attributes
Coordination exists within the responsible government authority(ies) on the detection of, and
response to zoonotic events.
National policy, strategy or plan for the surveillance and response to zoonotic events are in place.
Focal point(s) responsible for animal health (including wildlife) designated for coordination with the
ministry of health and/or IHR NFP.
Functional mechanisms for intersectoral collaborations that include animal and human health
surveillance units and laboratories are established
Country experiences and findings related to zoonotic risks and events of potential national and
inter-national concern have been shared with the global com-munity over the last twelve months.
List of priority zoonotic diseases with case definitions available
Systematic and timely collection and collation of zoonotic disease data is done.
Access to laboratory capacity, nationally or internationally (through established procedures) to
confirm priority zoonotic events is available.
Zoonotic disease surveillance that includes a community component is implemented.
Timely and systematic information exchange between animal surveillance units, human health
surveillance units and other relevant sectors regarding potential zoonotic risks and urgent zoonotic
events.
A regularly updated roster (list) of experts that can respond to zoonotic events is available.
A mechanism for response to outbreaks of zoonotic diseases by human and animal health sectors
is established
Timely (as defined by national standards) response to more than 80% of zoonotic events of potential
national and international concern.
24 - Annual results can be found on the WHO Global Health Observatory: www.who.int/gho/ihr/en/
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Core Capacity
11
Food safety
Component
11.1
Capacity to detect and respond to food safety events that may constitute a public
health emergency of national or international concern
Indicator
11.1.1
Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to

foodborne disease and food contamination
Capability level
<1
1
1
2
3
<1
1
1
1
2
2
<1
1
2
2
2
3
3
Attributes
National or international food safety standards are available.
National food laws, regulations or policy to facilitate food safety control are in place.
A coordination mechanism is established between the food safety authorities, e.g. the INFOSAN
Emergency Contact Point (if member) and the IHR NFP.
Functional mechanisms for multisectoral collaborations for food safety events are in place.
The country is an active member of the INFOSAN network.
A list of priority food safety risks is available.
Risk-based food inspection services are in place.
Guidelines or manuals on the surveillance, assessment and management of priority food safety
events are available.
Epidemiological data related to food contamination are systematically collected and analysed.
Access to laboratory capacity (through established procedures) to confirm priority food safety
events of national or international concern including molecular techniques.
Timely 5 and systematic information ex-change between food safety authorities, surveillance
units and other relevant sectors regarding food safety events.
A roster of food safety experts is available for assessment and response to food safety events.
Communication mechanisms and materials are in place to deliver information, education and
advice to stakeholders across the farm-to-fork continuum.
An operational plan for responding 6 to food safety events is tested in actual emergency or
simulation exercises and updated as needed.
Mechanisms are established to trace, re-call and dispose of contaminated products
Information from foodborne outbreaks and food contamination is used to strengthen food
management systems, safety standards and regulations.
Published analysis of food safety events, foodborne illness trends or outbreaks.
Food safety control management systems (including for imported food) are implemented.
From data received in 2011 on questionnaires completed by States Parties (representing 83% of the 194
Parties), the figure 2 illustrates the reported level of capability for the four hazards.The score is the proportion
of attributes that have been attained in levels 1 and 2 and is a measure of overall achievement in reaching the
targets for 2012.
Figure 2: Capacity scores for the detection of and response to public health hazards, 2011, per WHO regions
Extract from Summary of 2011 states parties report on IHR core capacity implementation, www.who.int/ihr/publications/WHO_HSE_
GCR_2012.10eng/en/index.html
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B - THE OIE AND ITS PVS PATHWAY
The OIE is the intergovernmental organisation responsible for improving animal health worldwide. The OIE
develops normative documents relating to rules that Member Countries can use to protect themselves from
the introduction and the spread of diseases and pathogens, without setting up unjustified sanitary barriers. The
main normative works produced by the OIE are the Terrestrial Animal Health Code, the Manual of Diagnostic
Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals, the Aquatic Animal Health Code and the Manual of Diagnostic Tests
for Aquatic Animals.
OIE intergovernmental standards are recognised by the World Trade Organization as reference international
sanitary rules. They are prepared by elected specialist commissions and working groups that bring together
internationally renowned scientists, most of whom are experts within the network of more than 280 OIE
collaborating centres and reference laboratories that also contribute to the scientific objectives of the OIE.These
standards are adopted by the World Assembly of Delegates annually in May during the OIE General Session.
Context
The OIE provides assistance to its Member Countries to improve the

governance of their national Veterinary Services in order that their capacity
may be strengthened and better-aligned with OIE international standards.
For that purpose, since 2006, the OIE has progressively developed a global
programme, the PVS (Performance of Veterinary Services) Pathway.Veterinary
Services, per the OIE definition, comprise both public and private sector
veterinarians and veterinary para-professionals, working under the overall
control and direction of the Veterinary Authority. Providing the foundation
for the PVS Pathway is the dedicated chapter on the quality of Veterinary
Services in the Terrestrial Code (Section 3, Chapter 3.1 Veterinary Services
and Chapter 3.2 Evaluation of Veterinary Services).
The PVS Pathway is a comprehensive, multi-staged continuous process which
uses a set of complementary tools designed to assist Veterinary Services
to improve their governance mechanisms. The PVS Pathway missions and
corresponding tools strengthen the capacities of Veterinary Services by
helping them understand and better align with the OIE intergovernmental
standards that they have democratically adopted. This process focuses on building capacities of horizontal
systems, giving national Veterinary Services tools to identify weaknesses and develop strategies to address
these gaps.
Country engagement in the PVS Pathway is voluntary; a specific PVS Pathway mission will only be implemented
further to the receipt of an official and formal request from the OIE National Delegate to the Director General
of the OIE.
The sequence of support provided by the PVS Pathway includes the below steps, in chronological order (Figure 7).:
The PVS Evaluation, the first step in the PVS Pathway, is a qualitative assessment of the performance of
a countrys Veterinary Services and their compliance with OIE intergovernmental using the PVS Tool. It
is an external evaluation conducted by a group of OIE-certified PVS experts which collects and analyses
baseline information to assess the country Veterinary Services level of compliance against 47 Critical
Competencies (2013 edition). The final output is a comprehensive assessment, providing a complete
overview of its condition, evaluating its performance and identifying weaknesses. The initial PVS Evaluation
is commonly referred to as the diagnostic step.
The PVS Gap Analysis or PVS Costing tool (also known as prescription) is the second step in the PVS
Pathway. It is a brainstorming exercise with Veterinary Services to determine the goals, strategy, activities
and investments required to improve national veterinary governance. During the mission, the country
Veterinary Services supported by a team of OIE-certified PVS experts refer to the level obtained during the
PVS Evaluation and using this information as a baseline, develop costed strategic actions to improve their
performance and meet national targets. The final output, the PVS Gap Analysis report, identifies the country
Veterinary Services objectives and priorities in terms of compliance with OIE quality standards and the
estimated cost to reach the desired level of compliance within a five year timeframe. In the report, this cost
is illustrated by an indicative annual budget and one budget for exceptional investments developed during the
mission; these are also consolidated into a provisional five-year budget for the national Veterinary Services.
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Further to the implementation of a PVS Gap Analysis mission, additional specific technical expertise can
be provided by the OIE to support the countrys endeavours to bettering compliance (treatment) with
international standards. Some of the treatment activities available to OIE Members under the PVS Pathway
include:
-The PVS Veterinary Legislation Support Programme, assisting Countries in developing a strong
legislative framework in the context of Chapter 3.4. Veterinary Legislation of the Terrestrial Code. It
consists of two phases: the initial phase of the veterinary legislation identification mission is aimed at
obtaining a detailed picture of the current state of veterinary legislation in the country. The second phase
consists of the signature of an agreement between the country and the OIE; this agreement formalises
the support provided by the OIE to countries when correcting deficiencies in their veterinary legislation.
The review and modernisation of the national veterinary legislation is implemented by countries (ad hoc
national taskforce) on the basis of their national priorities.
-The PVS Pathway Laboratory mission providing Veterinary Services decision makers with information to
better allocate appropriate budgets to the national veterinary laboratory network and to better advocate
for sufficient resources to support accurate and timely diagnosis. The methods used include a countrybased mission with an in-depth focus on demand for laboratory services and new markets to make the
national laboratory network a more efficient, coherent and better structured investment.
Lastly, PVS Evaluation Follow-up missions serves as a measuring and evaluation tool to monitor the progress
made by countries. Cross-referencing to the initial PVS Evaluation and considering the goals established during
the PVS Gap Analysis (PVS Costing Tool), when relevant, this mission assesses and monitors progress made
(change in legislation, technical capacities, etc.), registers improvements and acknowledges actions to maintain
existing performance levels, as well as noting new deficiencies. The output is an updated comprehensive
diagnosis to guide and accordingly revise the Veterinary Services strategic initiatives. Based on the performance
of the Veterinary Services, this mission may also suggest the implementation of other PVS Pathway activities to
remedy persistent problems.
Lastly, PVS Evaluation Follow-up missions serves as a measuring and evaluation tool to monitor the progress
made by countries. Cross-referencing to the initial PVS Evaluation and considering the goals established during
the PVS Gap Analysis (PVS Costing Tool), when relevant, this mission assesses and monitors progress made
(change in legislation, technical capacities, etc.), registers improvements and acknowledges actions to maintain
existing performance levels, as well as noting new deficiencies. The output is an updated comprehensive
diagnosis to guide and accordingly revise the Veterinary Services strategic initiatives. Based on the performance
of the Veterinary Services, this mission may also suggest the implementation of other PVS Pathway activities to
remedy persistent problems.
Figure 3: Visual representation of the OIE PVS Pathway
For more details, see www.oie.int/support-to-oie-members/pvs-pathway
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Practical use of the tool

The aforementioned steps of the PVS Pathway are based on the PVS Tool. This Tool is based on the
intergovernmental standards outlined in the Terrestrial Code, and considers that an effective Veterinary Services
has the following fundamental components (Table 5):
Table 5: Fundamental Components of the PVS Tool
Fundamental
Component 1
The human, physical and financial resources to attract resources and retain professionals with
technical and leadership skills
Fundamental
Component 2
The technical authority and capability to address current and new issues including prevention
and control of biological disasters based on scientific principles;
Fundamental
Component 3
The sustained interaction with interested parties in order to stay on course and carry out
relevant joint programmes and services; and
Fundamental
Component 4
The ability to access markets through compliance with existing standards and the implementation
of new disciplines such as the harmonisation of standards, equivalence and zoning.
For these four Fundamental Components, there are a total of 47 Critical Competency grouped according to
the relevant Fundamental Components. The list of the 47 Critical Competencies are provided below in Table 6
and are accordingly revised and/or added based on modifications to the OIE Terrestrial Code. The 6th edition
of the PVS Tool released in 2013 contained a series of modifications to the previous version of the PVS Tool;
these modifications primarily concerned Critical Competencies dealing with veterinary education, laboratory
infrastructure, food safety and animal feed safety.
Table 6: 47 Critical Competencies of the PVS Tool.
47 Critical Competencies in the PVS Tool

Human, physical and financial resources
I-1.A. Professional and technical staffing of the Veterinary Services.Veterinarians and other professionals
I-1.B. Professional and technical staffing of the Veterinary Services.Veterinary paraprofessionals and other technical
professionals
I-2.A.
Professional competencies of veterinarians including the OIE Day 1 competencies
I-2.B. Competencies of veterinary para-professionals
I-3.
Continuing education
I-4.
Technical independence
I-5.
Stability of structures and sustainability of policies
I-6.A. Coordination capability of the Veterinary Services. Internal coordination (chain of command)
I-6.B. Coordination capability of the Veterinary Services. External coordination
I-7.
Physical resources
I-8.
Operational funding
I-9.
Emergency funding
I-10.
Capital investment
I-11. Management of resources and operations
Technical authority and capability

II-1.A.
Veterinary laboratory diagnosis. Access to veterinary laboratory diagnosis
II-1.B. Veterinary laboratory diagnosis. Suitability of national laboratory infrastructures
II-3.
Risk analysis
II-4.
Quarantine and border security
II-5.A. Epidemiological surveillance and early detection. Passive epidemiological surveillance
II-5.B. Epidemiological surveillance and early detection. Active epidemiological surveillance
II-6.
Emergency response
II-7.
Disease prevention, control and eradication
II-8.A. Food safety. Regulation, authorisation and inspection of establishments for production, processing and distribution
of food of animal origin
II-8.B. Food safety. Ante and post mortem inspection at abattoirs and associated premises
II-8.C. Food safety. Inspection of collection, processing and distribution of products of animal origin
II-9.V
eterinary medicines and biologicals
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47 Critical Competencies in the PVS Tool

II-10. Residue testing
II-11. Animal feed safety
II-12. A. Identification and traceability. Animal identification and movement control
II-12.B. Identification and traceability. Identification and traceability of animal products
II-13. Animal welfare
Interaction with interested parties

III-1.
Communication
III-2.
Consultation with interested parties
III-3.
Official representation
III-4. Accreditation/authorisation/delegation
III-5.A. Veterinary Statutory Body (VSB).VSB Authority
III-5.B. Veterinary Statutory Body (VSB).VSB Capacity
III-6.
Participation of producers and other interested parties in joint programmes
II-6.
Emergency response
Access to markets
IV-1.
IV-2.
IV-3.
IV-4.
IV-5.
IV-6.
IV-7.
IV-8.

Preparation of legislation and regulations
Implementation of legislation and regulations and compliance thereof
International harmonisation

International certification

Equivalence and other types of sanitary agreements

Transparency

Zoning

Compartmentalisation
For each of the Critical Competencies, five qualitative Levels of Advancement are described in a preformatted
specific Critical Competency Card. Level of Advancement 1 corresponds to non-compliance to OIE
intergovernmental standards; a higher level of advancement assumes that the Veterinary Services are complying
with all preceding levels of compliance (e.g. level 3 assumes compliance with level 2 Advancement).The relevant
references from the Terrestrial Code are quoted under each Critical Competency..
The following example in Figure 4 shows the Critical Competency (CC) III-1 related to the capability of the
Veterinary Services to inform partners of their activities and programmes.
Figure 4: PVS Critical competency III-1: Communication
4 fundamental components
Market
access
Human
physical,
Financial
resources
Technical
Capability
and
Authority
Interaction
with
interested
parties
Critical
competences
(6-18)
47 in total
5 levels of
advancement
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III-1 Communication
Levels of advancement
1. The VS have no mechanism in place to inform interested
parties of VS activities and programmes.
The capability of the VS to keep interested parties

informed, in a transparent, effective and timely manner,
of VS activities and programmes, and of developments in
animal health and food safety. This competency includes
collaboration with relevant authorities, including other
ministries and Competent Authorities, national agencies
and decentralised institutions that share authority or have
mutual interest in relevant areas
2. The VS have informal communication mechanisms.

3. The VS maintain an official contact point for
communication but it is not always up-to-date in providing
information.
4. The VS contact point for communication provides upto-date information, accessible via the Internet and other
appropriate channels, on activities and programmes.
5. The VS have a well-developed communication plan, and
actively and regularly circulate information to interested
parties.
References in the Terrestrial Code: Point 13 of Article 3.1.2. on Fundamental principles of quality: Communication. Sub-point b) of Point 2 of Article 3.2.6. on Administrative
resources: Communications. Point 4 of Article 3.2.14. on Administration details. Chapter 3.3. on Communication.
During a PVS mission, a team of OIE-certified PVS Experts conduct a thorough evaluation of a national
Veterinary Services performance against the 47 Critical Competencies. The final output of is a report which
comprehensively and qualitatively assesses the country Veterinary Services compliance with OIE international
standards, provides a complete overview of the Veterinary Services performance and identifies its gaps and
weaknesses. It also provides the country Veterinary Services with detailed and constructive information on
how to improve their animal health system to better to meet national demands and needs. In order to ensure
harmonisation of country missions and reports, the OIE has developed a Manual for Assessors, containing
information and procedures relevant to the implementation of OIE PVS Evaluation and PVS Evaluation FollowUp Missions.
PVS Pathway reports inform and shape future national and/or regional investment plans to strategically build
country Veterinary Services focusing and targeting the gaps emerging from the PVS Pathway reports. If a
country waivers the confidentiality of their PVS Pathway reports, the OIE can share these reports to OIE
partner organisations and to international donors. As of April 2015,
- A total of 123 PVS Evaluation missions have been implemented, of which 37% are confidential and
63% of PVS Evaluation reports are available for Donors and Partners of the OIE. Of those 63%, 29% of
country PVS Evaluation reports are available for consultation on the OIE website25.
-A total of 80 PVS Gap Analysis missions have been implemented; 45% of the corresponding country PVS
Gap Analysis reports are confidential while the remaining 55% are available for Donors and Partners
of the OIE. Of those 55%, 40% of PVS Gap Analysis reports are available for consultation on the OIE
website26.
25 - www.oie.int/en/support-to-oie-members/pvs-evaluations/oie-pvs-evaluation-reports/
26 - www.oie.int/en/support-to-oie-members/pvs-gap-analysis/pvs-gap-analysis-reports/
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INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGULATIONS (2005)

IHR CORE CAPACITY MONITORING FRAMEWORK

INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGULATIONS (2005)

WHO Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data

(NLM classification: WC 950)

OBJECTIVE OF THE HANDBOOK

CONTENT OF THE HANDBOOK

STRUCTURE OF THE HANDBOOK

How to use the Handbook

Tables of Correspondence between QUESTIONS IN THE IHR MONITORING FRAMEWORK

N.B. For ease of reference, sub-sections are colour-coded

Section 2: Operational capacity...................................................................................................................... 22

ANNEX 3. Table of correspondence between the questions in the IHR MF Questionnaire

The OIE and the PVS Pathway

National Veterinary Services contribute to the implementation of IHR

The use of the PVS Evaluation

OBJECTIVE OF THE HANDBOOK

CONTENT OF THE HANDBOOK

6 - Available at: http://www.oie.int/en/about-us/our-members/delegates-new/

The Indicators are specified by several attributes reflecting a one of

Attributes are reflected in Yes, No, or Not Known answers

PVS CRITICAL COMPETENCY

STRUCTURE OF THE HANDBOOK

Section 2: Operational capacity

HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK

Questions in the IHR

Veterinary Services (VS) have an active role in

II-7. Disease prevention, control and

IV-1. Preparation of legislation

PVS CRITICAL COMPETENCY (CC)

1.1.1.1. Has an assessment of relevant legislation, regulations,

QUESTIONS IN THE IHR QUESTIONNAIRE

Review of the legal landscape

The legal and regulatory framework

SECTION 1: ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

II-6. Emergency response

PVS CRITICAL COMPETENCY (CC)

IV-2.Implementation of legislation and

I-6. Coordination capability of the

II-5. Epidemiological surveillance and

2.1.2.6. Has information on obligations of the IHR NFP under

In consideration of the aforementioned, the following issues should be

The IHR NFP is in charge of disseminating information to and consolidating

PVS CRITICAL COMPETENCY (CC)

QUESTIONS IN THE IHR QUESTIONNAIRE

QUESTIONS IN THE IHR QUESTIONNAIRE

In consideration of the aforementioned, the following issues should be

QUESTIONS IN THE IHR QUESTIONNAIRE

Definition of roles in the IHR framework

III-2. Consultation with interested

III-6. Participation of producers and

I-6. Coordination capability of the

PVS CRITICAL COMPETENCY (CC)

III-3. Official representation

II-8. Food Safety

In consideration of the aforementioned, the following issues should be

International food safety standards are developed through the Codex

11.1.1.1. Are national or international food safety standards available?

In consideration of the aforementioned, the following issues should be

II-5. Epidemiological surveillance and

PVS CRITICAL COMPETENCY (CC)

QUESTIONS IN THE IHR QUESTIONNAIRE

QUESTIONS IN THE IHR QUESTIONNAIRE

PVS CRITICAL COMPETENCY (CC)