International Health Regulations (IHR) Secretariat
The IHR Secretariat is the custodian of the International Health Regulations (2005), including IHR Committees and the IHR Roster of Experts. The IHR Secretariat also deals with issues in relation to travel and trade, travel and health, legislation, National IHR Focal Points and vaccination requirements under the Regulations.
The International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) provide an overarching legal framework that defines countries’ rights and obligations in handling public health events and emergencies that have the potential to cross borders.