Amendments proposed by the U.S. to the 2005 International Health Regulations, the most important multilateral treaty regulating the global architecture for health emergency, preparedness, response and resilience, could have far-reaching implications, experts warn.
By Dr. Silvia Behrendt and Dr. Amrei Müller
The upcoming 75th World Health Assembly (WHA) to be held in Geneva from May 22 – 28 could adopt far-reaching amendments to the 2005 International Health Regulations (IHR).
The IHR is the most important multilateral treaty regulating the global architecture for health emergency, preparedness, response and resilience (HEPR architecture).
The extensive amendments to the IHR were initiated by the U.S., listed as agenda item WHA75/18 for the 75th WHA. The amendments are already backed by 19 co-sponsor states and the European Union (EU).
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