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- International health regulations
The International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) provide an overarching legal framework that defines countries’ rights and obligations in handling public health events and emergencies that have the potential to cross borders
- Q A: International Health Regulations: amendments
Article 1 of the IHR defines a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) as “an extraordinary event which is determined to constitute a public health risk to other States Parties through the international spread of disease and to potentially require a coordinated international response ” In accordance with Article 12 (4) of the IHR, in determining whether an event
- International Health Regulations M E Framework
International Health Regulations Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (IHR MEF) The IHR Monitoring and Evaluation Framework provides an overview of approaches to review implementation of country core public health capacities under the IHR (2005)
- Emergencies: Ten things you need to do to implement the International . . .
The IHR define their "purpose and scope" as: "to prevent, protect against, control and provide a public health response to the international spread of disease in ways that are commensurate with and restricted to public health risks, and which avoid unnecessary interference with international traffic and trade"
- Ensuring capacity building for the implementation of International . . .
The International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) play a key role in shaping the way the world prepares for and responds to emergencies An international legal instrument, IHR (2005) provides a unique global framework to protect people from health emergencies of any type, whereby its 196 States Parties commit to reporting public health emergencies of international concern and to strengthening
- Supporting national implementation of International Health Regulations
The International Health Regulations (2005) provide an international legal and operational framework for WHO Member States to better protect the health of their populations WHO supports Member States in their efforts to implement the IHR into national legislation and ensures they have the core capacities for surveillance, preparedness and response towards all public health threats
- International Health Regulations - PAHO
The International Health Regulations (IHR) are an international legal instrument that covers measures for preventing the transnational spread of infectious diseases It introduces important safeguards to protect the rights of travelers and other persons in relation to the treatment of personal data, informed consent and non-discrimination in the application of health measures
- International Health Regulations (2005) - Third edition - PAHO
The IHR (2005) also provide the legal basis for important health documents applicable to international travel and transport and sanitary protections for the users of international airports, ports, and ground crossings
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