All countries remain dangerously unprepared
2021
See how countries score overall, for a category, or subcategory. Filter countries by region, population, and income level. See newer scores for African countries in the 2026 AHS Index.
Compare overall scores and background indicators by country. See newer scores for African countries in the 2026 AHS Index.
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1. Prevention of the emergence or release of pathogens 0 Selected
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3. Rapid response to and mitigation of the spread of an epidemic 0 Selected
4. Sufficient & robust health sector to treat the sick & protect health workers 0 Selected
5. Commitments to improving national capacity, financing and adherence to norms 0 Selected
6. Overall risk environment and country vulnerability to biological threats 0 Selected
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2021 Global Health Security Index
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The GHS Index report provides an assessment of each country’s capacity to build and sustain long‑term preparedness to protect lives and livelihoods in the face of future biological threats. It summarizes key global findings, outlines evidence‑based recommendations, and presents detailed country scores across six categories, 37 indicators, and 171 publicly sourced measures.