| AEFI | adverse event following immunization |
| AMR | antimicrobial resistance |
| BTWC | Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention |
| EMT | emergency medical team |
| EOC | emergency operations centre |
| FAO | Food and Agriculture Organization |
| GLASS | Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System |
| GOARN | Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network |
| IAEA | International Atomic Energy Agency |
| IHR | International Health Regulations |
| INFOSAN | International Food Safety Authorities Network |
| INTERPOL | International Criminal Police Organization |
| IPCAT | infection prevention and control (IPC) assessment tool |
| IT | information technology |
| JEE | joint external evaluation |
| MCV | measles-containing vaccine |
| NAPHS | National Action Plan for Health Security |
| NCC | IHR national focal point |
| OIE | World Organisation for Animal Health |
| OPCW | Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons |
| PVS | performance of veterinary services |
| SOP | standard operating procedure |
| SPAR | IHR self-assessment annual reporting tool |
| VPDs | vaccine-preventable diseases |
| WASH | water, sanitation and hygiene |
| WASH FIT | water and sanitation for health facility improvement tool |
| WHA | World Health Assembly |
| WHO | World Health Organization |