EMERGENCY GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORKS AND PANDEMIC RESPONSE EFFECTIVENESS IN THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION, 2020 - 2023

Abstract

This study examined the influence of emergency governance frameworks and coordination mechanisms on pandemic response effectiveness within the World Health Organization (WHO) between 2020 and 2023. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, with a sample size of 300 respondents drawn from a population of 1,200 health officials and emergency response personnel in Nigeria. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with multiple regression analysis using SPSS. The findings revealed that the model was highly significant (F = 3334.623, p < 0.05), indicating that emergency governance frameworks and coordination mechanisms jointly have a strong positive effect on pandemic response effectiveness. The results further showed that both variables significantly improve decision-making speed, inter-agency collaboration, and overall outbreak response efficiency. The study concluded that effective governance structures and strong coordination systems are essential for improving global health emergency responses. However, the study could not empirically test the role of member state compliance, suggesting a gap for future research. It was recommended that the WHO and member states strengthen governance systems, improve coordination mechanisms, and enhance implementation capacity to achieve more effective pandemic response outcomes globally.