CDC Around the World: International Health Regulations

CDC Around the World: International Health Regulations

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Through the International Health Regulations, 196 countries are working together to prevent and control health threats. View full-sized photo

Spotlighted Topic of the Week: International Health Regulations

CDC Ebola Updates

In the News

On the Calendar

Blog of the Week

BRIDGING THE MIND AND HEART: LESSONS FROM GUINEA ON THE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGULATIONS In the field, especially during outbreaks, people are the bridge between policy and action. But in global public health, we often use policy-heavy language that lacks personal connection. We talk about “building capacity.” We talk about “implementing the International Health Regulations.” But what does it all really mean? Sometimes we overlook the association between public health policies and the people who work every day, sometimes in nearly impossible circumstances, to make them a reality…read blog

Infographic of the Week

INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGULATIONS: PROTECTING PEOPLE EVERY DAY View full-sized infographic

Video of the Week

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION - INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGULATIONS (IHR) The only borders that exist in the world today are the ones we have created…watch video

Story of the Week

10 YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGULATIONS: WHY THEY MATTER Ten years ago, in 2005, the countries of the world came together to put a new framework into place that would better prepare the world for public health emergencies. Nearly 70% of the world’s countries are unprepared to effectively detect, assess, report and respond to potential public health threats. We share a responsibility to protect ourselves—and one another—from outbreaks of infectious diseases and other health threats…read story

CDC Ebola Updates

Latest Outbreak Info The World Health Organization has reported 27,609 cases of Ebola and 11,261 deaths worldwide…read more Q & A on Ebola New Communication Resources for Guinea-Bissau More resources on the CDC Ebola website >>

In the News

Driven to Extinction The Scientist July 1, 2015 Ebola and Malaria The Lancet June 23, 2015 Ebola to blame for more malaria deaths in west Africa The Conversation June 23, 2015 Advancing TB Test Technology, Where It Matters Most New York Times June 12, 2015

On the Calendar

July 11: World Population Day July 28: World Hepatitis Day August 1-7: World Breastfeeding Week