Strengthening health security preparedness: the International Health Regulations (2005)
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Published: 2022-07-14
Total Pages: 53
ISBN-13: 9240048219
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe International Health Regulations (2005) are an important tool of international law, reflecting the commitment by States to prevent, detect and respond to emergency health risks. Parliaments and parliamentarians play a unique and powerful role in achieving preparedness through their various responsibilities: law-making, oversight, budgetary allocation and citizen representation. High-level reviews of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic emphasize the importance of State capacity, social trust and leadership when it comes to preparedness. Parliaments and parliamentarians are extremely well positioned to help build and strengthen all three.