Governments hold first detailed discussions on proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) bit.ly/3Iy8jys Image
The International Health Regulations (2005) set out agreed approaches and obligations for countries to prepare for & respond to disease outbreaks and other acute public health risk bit.ly/3Iy8jys Image
The proposed amendments come in response to the challenges posed by the #COVID19 pandemic bit.ly/3Iy8jys
Governments are committed to leading this process to strengthening the International Health Regulations to, in turn, make the world safer and healthier bit.ly/3Iy8jys Image
In parallel with the International Health Regulations amendments process, governments are also negotiating the drafting of an WHO instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, also referred to as a #PandemicAccord

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