WHO's International Health Regulations

The World Health Organization's International Health Regulations (IHR) are a set of rules designed to help countries work together to prevent, detect, and respond to health threats like pandemics and infectious disease outbreaks. They require countries to monitor and report serious health events promptly, share information transparently, and strengthen health systems. The goal is to protect global health by ensuring that countries act quickly and coordinatedly, reducing the spread of disease while minimizing unnecessary disruptions to travel and trade. These regulations promote international collaboration to keep people safe from health emergencies.