The International Health Regulations 10 years on: the governing framework for global health security (original) (raw)

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Fundamental revisions to the International Health Regulations (IHR) in 2005 aimed to forge a new era of global health security. However, a decade later, the framework has faced criticism, notably after the Ebola epidemic, leading to calls for reform. This review evaluates the IHR's performance, highlights its legally binding nature and requirements for states to develop core capacities for epidemic response, and discusses the role of WHO in declaring public health emergencies of international concern. Despite the formal structure established, significant gaps in compliance and operational effectiveness remain, necessitating enhancements to ensure a robust global health security infrastructure.