WHO's Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) for health emergencies emphasizes the need for countries to strengthen core capacities under the IHR, including surveillance, laboratory systems, and _____ workforce.
- teaching
- health
- engineering
- agricultural
Answer: health
A robust health workforce is critical for emergency preparedness and response. WHO supports countries to train, deploy, and protect health workers, ensuring adequate numbers with appropriate skills for surveillance, case management, infection prevention, and community engagement during outbreaks.