International Health Regulations - The Principles Embodying The IHR (2005)

The Principles Embodying The IHR (2005)

The implementation of IHR (2005) shall be:

  1. With full respect for the dignity, human rights and fundamental freedom of persons;
  2. Guided by the Charter of the United Nations and the Constitution of the World Health Organization;
  3. Guided by the goal of their universal application for the protection of all people of the world from the international spread of disease;
  4. States have, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law, the sovereign right to legislate and to implement legislation in pursuance of their health policies.In doing so, the should uphold the purpose of these Regulations. (Art 3. IHR (2005))

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