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However, evidence on how these systems function across different contexts remains fragmented. This scoping review synthesized global evidence on governance structures, coordination mechanisms, and accountability frameworks in public health emergency preparedness and response. Peer-reviewed and grey literature published between 2000 and 2025 was systematically searched in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and CINAHL, as well as organizational and institutional websites. Eligible sources addressing governance, coordination, or accountability were charted and thematically analyzed to map institutional arrangements, coordination practices, and accountability systems. Seventy-seven sources met the inclusion criteria, comprising 67 primary studies and 10 grey-literature documents. Most studies were published after 2010, with strong representation from global, Asian, and African contexts. 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