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close this section of the libraryInternational Health Regulations (IHR)
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Title: Annex 2: Decision Instrument for the Assessment and Notification of Events that may Constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern View the word document Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 01 May 2005
Type of document: Information Leaflet;  Pages: 4;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Tool to assist in deciding if a public health event needs to be notified
Abstract: Decision instrument for the assessment and notification of events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern.
Subjects: International Health Regulations (IHR)
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Title: Application of the International Health Regulations Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 26 May 2009
Type of document: World Health Assembly;  Pages: 4;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Word Health Assembly document (WHA59.2)
Abstract: WHO, travel and trade, collaboration as well as specific diseases under the IHR (2005).
Subjects: International Health Regulations (IHR)
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Title: International Health Regulations in the Context of Pandemic Influenza View section as a PowerPoint presentation Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 18 May 2009
Type of document: Presentation;  Pages: 26;  Time allotted: 30 min
Description: Lecture on IHR and how Rapid Containment is linked to the regulations
Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) explain the application of the IHR decision instrument; 2) interpret the application of the criteria for decision-making in verification and notification of public health events under the IHR 2005; 3) decide when to communicate information of an event to WHO by using the IHR decision instrument; and 4) identify what measures of IHR apply to rapid containment and how to implement them.
Subjects: International Health Regulations (IHR)
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Title: Revision of the International Health Regulations Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 23 May 2005
Type of document: World Health Assembly;  Pages: 60;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: World Health Assembly document (WHA58.3)
Abstract: The World Health Assembly accepted the revised IHR.
Subjects: International Health Regulations (IHR)
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Title: What Has Changed in the International Health Regulations View the word document Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 2005
Type of document: Information Leaflet;  Pages: 2;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Document describing the changes in the revised IHR (2005)
Abstract: The key changes include the establishment of a real time event management system, the development of the core surveillance and response capacities, the expansion to include notification of all public health emergencies of international concern, the support for States Parties, the designation of IHR focal points, as well as the benefits to Member States.
Subjects: International Health Regulations (IHR)
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Title: WHO Technical Advice for Case Management of Influenza A(H1N1) in Air Transport Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: May 2009
Type of document: Guideline;  Pages: 21;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: This document compiles recommendations from existing guidelines for air travel and health as well as specific WHO guidelines related to influenza A(H1N1), where applicable for air transport, and outlines some measures to be taken by aircraft operators, airport operators airport personnel, crew members and national authorities. The guidance in this document should be adapted to the local situation, the national and international regulations, and guidelines provided in national pandemic preparedness plans. Mainly it addresses aspects in relation to first aid in flight and at airports, and it supports contingency planning to control public health risk and avoid unnecessary interference with international traffic and trade. It is not intended to address all public health issues and related rules and regulations that may arise in relation to aircraft or airport operations.
Subjects: Case Management; International Health Regulations (IHR)