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The International Health
Regulations – IHR (2005) is an international legal instrument binding on 194
countries including all Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO).
It aims to help the international community to prevent and respond to acute
public health risks capable to cross borders and threaten people worldwide.
The IHR (2005), which entered into
effect on June 15, 2007, requires countries to report to WHO the occurrence of
any public health event of international importance, according to the
instrument listed in Annex II of the regulations. Based on the unique experience of
WHO in surveillance, health alert and response to disease in the world, the IHR
(2005) define the rights and obligations of the countries regarding the
notification of public health events and establish a number of procedures that WHO must follow in
its work to protect the global public health.
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Documents Related to the IHR (2005)
This document was developed to
support States Parties in assessing existing capacities and capacity needs at
points of entry when deciding which airports, ports and ground crossing to
designate under Article 20.1 and Annex 1B. It includes an Excel Spreadsheet
File Model for IHR core capacities assessment at ports, airports and ground
crossings.
Guide for WHO Member States and
other States, which are presented seven work areas to help countries overcome
the difficulties that involved the compliance to the new requirements of the
IHR
Introduction guidance on the
implementation of the IHR (2005) in national legislation. Each State Party to
establish, in accordance with its legal system and internal governance,
socio-political context and policies, how to meet the requirements of IHR
(2005)
Basic information for policy
makers and national partners
More Information:
Or at the Pan American Health Organization/World Health
Organization (PAHO/WHO) U.S.-Mexico Border Office please contact Dr. Luis
Gerardo Castellanos
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