World Health Assembly adopts new International Health Regulations
23 MAY 2005 | GENEVA -- Today, the World Health Assembly approved a new set of International Health Regulations to manage public health emergencies of international concern. The new rules will "prevent, protect against, control and provide a public health response to the international spread of disease."
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