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Somalia has had:
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How Prepared Is Somalia?
29
Not Ready
Somalia is not ready for the next epidemic. They have shown commitment to improving preparedness, but an outbreak could cause a devastating loss of lives and disrupt political and economic stability.
Somalia has finished their National Action Plan and is working on improving epidemic preparedness in one or more gap areas.
What Are Somalia's Strengths & Gaps?
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Preparedness areas that a country has established to find, stop and prevent health threats. Learn More
Real-Time Surveillance
Risk Communication
Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
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
National Legislation, Policy and Financing
Antimicrobial Resistance
Food Safety
Are Your Neighbors Ready?
See Interactive MapEpidemic preparedness is not just about your country; it’s a global issue. Right now Somalia is not ready for an epidemic. What happens when an epidemic breaks out in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Yemen?
| Neighboring Countries | ReadyScore | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | 52 | Work to Do |
| Kenya | 50 | Work to Do |
| Djibouti | 31 | Not Ready |
| Yemen | - | Pending |
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