More than 100 outbreaks occur around the world daily and can spread worldwide in just 36 hours due to increased global travel. We all have a responsibility to support epidemic preparedness.

On PreventEpidemics.org, you can get informed, share information and discover how you can join in to raise awareness and advocate for epidemic preparedness.

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How Prepared Is Malaysia?

84

Better Prepared

Malaysia is better prepared for the next epidemic. They have functioning systems to find, stop and prevent health threats, but they must work to maintain this level of protection for their people.

Malaysia has achieved a ReadyScore of 80 or higher and is working to improve and sustain their preparedness.

What Are Malaysia's Strengths & Gaps?

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Top Strengths

Preparedness areas that a country has established to find, stop and prevent health threats. Learn More

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy

Emergency Response Operations

Food Safety

Top Gaps

Gaps are areas that the country should prioritize to improve so they will be better prepared to find, stop and prevent epidemics. Learn More

Biosafety and Biosecurity

Are Your Neighbors Ready?

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Epidemic preparedness is not just about your country; it’s a global issue. Right now Malaysia is not ready for an epidemic. What happens when an epidemic breaks out in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam and China?

Neighboring Countries	ReadyScore	Status
Singapore	93	Better Prepared
Thailand	76	Work to Do
Brunei Darussalam	68	Work to Do
Indonesia	64	Work to Do
Viet Nam	57	Work to Do
Philippines	52	Work to Do
Cambodia	48	Work to Do
China	?	Unknown