Global crises, global solutions - Managing public health emergencies of international concern through the revised International Health Regulations.

International Health Regulations and diseases in a globalizing world – an overview

Background and historical development

The present International Health Regulations: vision and shortcomings

Summary of vision behind the proposed changes

Proposed changes to the International Health Regulations

Benefits of the revised International Health Regulations to WHO Member States

Building consensus for the International Health Regulations

Appendix 1 – Summary of proposed core obligations, capacities and operational requirements in the revised International Health Regulations

Appendix 2 – The International Health Regulations revision process

Appendix 3 – Contact addresses