The [[World Health Organization]] (WHO) [https://www.who.int/health-topics/international-health-regulations International Health Regulations (IHR)] (or '''Pandemic Treaty''') were first adopted in 1969 and came into force in 2007, after being ratified by a sufficient number of Member States. This means that all countries that have ratified the IHR are obliged to implement them and report on their implementation to the WHO. The regulations were created to help prevent the international spread of diseases and improve global public health. | The [[World Health Organization]] (WHO) [https://www.who.int/health-topics/international-health-regulations International Health Regulations (IHR)] (or '''Pandemic Treaty''') were first adopted in 1969 and came into force in 2007, after being ratified by a sufficient number of Member States. This means that all countries that have ratified the IHR are obliged to implement them and report on their implementation to the WHO. The regulations were created to help prevent the international spread of diseases and improve global public health. |