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International Health Regulations

The International Health Regulations (IHR) are a legally binding framework established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to enhance global health security by providing guidelines for the detection, assessment, and response to public health emergencies that may cross borders. The IHR aim to prevent and control the international spread of diseases while ensuring that countries respect the rights of individuals and communities.

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International Health Regulations (IHR) are essential for managing global health threats and ensuring countries are prepared for health emergencies. They provide a framework for international cooperation, enabling countries to detect, assess, and respond to public health risks effectively. The IHR em...

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Key Terms

Public Health
The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.

Example: Vaccination programs are a key aspect of public health.

Global Health Security
The activities aimed at minimizing the impact of health threats that can cross borders.

Example: Surveillance systems help ensure global health security.

Core Capacities
Essential abilities that countries must develop to comply with IHR.

Example: Disease detection and response are core capacities.

WHO
World Health Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.

Example: WHO plays a key role in coordinating responses to health emergencies.

Notification
The process of informing WHO about public health events that may constitute a health emergency.

Example: Countries must notify WHO within 24 hours of a significant outbreak.

Emergency Provisions
Specific measures outlined in IHR for responding to public health emergencies.

Example: Emergency provisions include travel restrictions during outbreaks.

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The structures and processes that guide global health policies and actions.
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Epidemiology
The study of how diseases spread and can be controlled.
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Infectious Disease Control
Strategies and practices to prevent and manage infectious diseases.
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Key Concepts

Public HealthGlobal CooperationDisease SurveillanceEmergency Response