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WHO Monthly Operational Update Summary: Issue 04, August 2022

From the Field

• Kazakhstan: Collaborated with WHO on laboratory system strengthening. Activities included SWOT analysis, policy development, and strategic planning to enhance COVID-19 response and ensure sustainability. The process involved national and local stakeholders, with focus areas including governance, human resources, and quality management.
• Liberia: Grand Bassa county achieved 71% COVID-19 vaccination coverage (target 70%), contributing to the national 54% coverage. Support included vaccines from COVAX and partners, along with awards to county health staff for exceptional work. The country has the highest vaccination coverage among West African nations.
• Nepal: Launched a COVID-19 vaccination campaign for children aged 5–11 years in 27 districts, aiming to reach 70% coverage by mid-2022. Used schools as vaccination sites and engaged health workers and volunteers for awareness.
• Fiji: Implemented social listening to counter misinformation during surges. A communication campaign featuring health workers and testimonials boosted vaccine uptake, leading to near-90% vaccination among eligible populations by mid-2022.
• Togo: Leveraged community dialogue and traditional leaders to enhance COVID-19 vaccination coverage in the Grand-Lomé region. Each traditional chief vaccinated and disseminated timely information, increasing coverage from 5.6% to 25.4%.
• Palau: Established the first national Emergency Medical Team (EMT) named Team Klemat, trained for rapid response. 18 health professionals will mobilize within hours with self-sufficient equipment.
• Tonga: Conducted simulations during the COVID-19 response to strengthen the capacity of the National Health Service Laboratory.

Other

Partnerships

• Uganda: Used lessons from Ebola response to scale COVID-19 testing and surveillance while maintaining essential health services (EHS). Included task-shifting, mobile ordering, and coordinated logistics. Committed to integrating resilience and tracking unintended consequences.

Infodemic Management

• WHO Methodology: A three-step system for monitoring, analyzing, and providing actionable insights on COVID-19 misinformation. Helped Member States counter rumors, optimize communication, and prioritize risk mitigation during decision-making.

OpenWHO and Learning

• Accessibility: OpenWHO introduced tools for inclusivity (sign language, high-contrast visuals, text alternatives), enabling equitable access for people with disabilities (including 26,000 new learners in India per course).

Appeals & Funding

• GHEA 2022 Appeal: Appel for $2.7 billion targeting 1 billion people with health tools. $1.59 billion allocated to end COVID-19 pandemic; $1.038 billion received and $57.1 million pledged, leaving a $500 million funding gap.

Guidance & Publications

• WHO Updates: Guides on genomic surveillance, climate changes in COVID-19 case definitions, incorporating new COVID-19 metrics and antibiotic complications, and living guidelines on therapeutics (updates on Fluvoxamine, Colchicine, Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir, and Molnupiravir).

Key Resources

• Infodemic Monitoring Tools: WHO's digital intelligence systems provide timely, actionable insights, adapted by 18 countries for local use.
• EMT Deployment: Teams like Team Klemat from Palau emphasize readiness, demonstrating collaborative preparedness.
• COVID Response Alignment: Uganda and others emphasize integrating resilience into existing frameworks to sustain EHS.

This monthly update highlights comprehensive, multi-country initiatives for equitable, sustainable COVID-19 management, backed by international partnerships.