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.

Zambia has had:

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How Prepared Is Zambia?

42

Work to Do

Zambia has work to do to prepare for the next epidemic. They are committed to improving preparedness, but an outbreak today could cause deaths and cross borders.

Zambia has finished their National Action Plan and is working on improving epidemic preparedness in one or more gap areas.

What Are Zambia'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

Immunization

Antimicrobial Resistance

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

Preparedness

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy

Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment

Are Your Neighbors Ready?

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Epidemic preparedness is not just about your country; it’s a global issue. Right now Zambia is not ready for an epidemic. What happens when an epidemic breaks out in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, United Republic of Tanzania and Zimbabwe?

Neighboring Countries	ReadyScore	Status
United Republic of Tanzania	49	Work to Do
Mozambique	47	Work to Do
Namibia	44	Work to Do
Angola	42	Work to Do
Botswana	40	Work to Do
Zimbabwe	40	Work to Do
Democratic Republic of the Congo	35	Not Ready
Malawi	30	Not Ready