Toolkit for organizers of activities

This toolkit is for organizers of World Health Day 2007 activities. It gives background information and tools to develop materials, and plan and hold events. Events that your organization hosts will complement activities coordinated by others around the world.

Emerging diseases, such as SARS and avian influenza, humanitarian emergencies, health risks from effects of climate change or environmental degradation, and other acute health threats can all be defined as public health emergencies. International health security is the first line of defence against health shocks that can devastate people, societies and economies worldwide. Implementation of the International Health Regulations (IHR) from June 2007 will help to build and strengthen mechanisms for outbreak alert and response at national and international levels, and contribute to making the world more secure.

WHO expects that events highlighting international health security will be organized by government officials (including ministers of health), representatives of nongovernmental organizations, health care providers, educators, students, representatives of women's and children's organizations, the media, and members of the public.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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