CIENCIASMEDICASNEWS: CDC releases coverage of International Health Regulations (IHR)

viernes, 10 de julio de 2015

CDC releases coverage of International Health Regulations (IHR)

CDC releases in-depth coverage of International Health Regulations (IHR) and their impact on global health

Learn how these regulations are protecting people every day

IHR Infographic

Did you know that about 70% of countries remain unprepared to stop an outbreak or other public health threat before it spreads? The International Health Regulations (IHR) are a framework to help countries better report and respond to public health emergencies that have the potential to cross borders. CDC has devoted a series of articles and infographics to helping you understand how the IHR are connected to global health security, as well as the impact these important regulations have on the work we’re doing to keep people safe around the world.Learn more about why the IHR matter to your global network.

5 Things to Know

The IHR make sure countries can detect, assess, report and respond to public health threats
Policies like the IHR have a very real impact in the field, especially during emergencies like Ebola
The World Health Organization (WHO) coordinates the IHR tokeep health threats from spreading
One goal of the IHR is to stop events in their tracks before they become emergencies
The IHR were revised in 2005, following the SARS outbreak, to better address today’s risks and support newglobal health security priorities