GHS (Global Health Security) Index

The Global Health Security (GHS) Index is a tool that measures how well countries are prepared to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. It assesses factors like healthcare infrastructure, surveillance systems, supply chains, and government response plans. Higher scores indicate stronger preparedness to handle health emergencies such as pandemics. The index helps identify strengths and gaps in global health security, encouraging countries to improve their systems. Essentially, it provides a snapshot of a country’s ability to protect its population from infectious disease risks and contributes to global efforts to enhance health resilience.