Measles Outbreak Investigation Report Western Area
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In 2005, the resolutions WHA58.3 adopted IHR (2005). IHR (2005) entered into force on 15 June 2007 in accordance with Article 59, replacing IHR (1969). IHR (2005) is legally binding for WHO 194 Member States including all 46 WHO Member States in the African region. Endorsement of the International Health Regulations (2005) highlighted the importance of timely detection and response to events that are of potential international publichealth concern [4] including measles.
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