Proposed new International Health Regulations

Global Public Health Surveillance under New International Health Regulations

The new International Health Regulations adopted by the World Health Assembly in May 2005 (IHR 2005) represents a major development in the use of international law for public health purposes. One of the most important aspects of IHR 2005 is the establishment of a global surveillance system for public health emergencies of international concern. This article assesses the surveillance system in I...

The New International Health Regulations and the Federalism Dilemma

I n the aftermath of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) (Figure 1) and in anticipation of avian fl u, the international health community has recognized that pandemic planning and response is an inherently multigovernmental concern. The ability of pathogens to cross borders and rapidly spread around the globe requires highly coordinated public health responses that involve the cooperation ...

The new International Health Regulations: an historic development for international law and public health.

Ebola lessons guide International Health Regulations review.

Diseases subject to the international health regulations.