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Under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR (2005) all States Parties are required to have or to develop minimum public health capacities to implement the IHR (2005) effectively. Since 2010 monitoring process of the IHR implementation status involved assessing, through a self-assessment questionnaire sent to States Parties.
A review of the SPAR tool in 2021 contributed to an improved understanding of preparedness strengths and gaps, based on the global experience of the COVID-19 pandemic. The second edition of the SPAR (2021) was expanded to include 15 capacities and 35 indicators.
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International Health Regulations (2005)
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International Health Regulations (2005) – Third edition
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International Health Regulations (IHR): Joint External Evaluation (JEE): Roster of Experts Process...
The purpose of this guidance document is to provide the host country with all the necessary information for undergoing a voluntary Joint External Evaluation...
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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.
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