International Health Regulations (2005)
Description:
With the support of WHO, the 194 States Parties to the International Health Regulations (IHR) have been implementing these global rules to enhance national, regional and global public health security. Key milestones for the countries include the assessment of their surveillance and response capacities and the development and implementation of plans of action to ensure that these core capacities are functioning by 2012.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
This guidance helps authorities with cross border issues in case of chemical accidents.
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IHR page http://www.who.int/ihr/en/
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