WHO International Health Regulations Review Committee to set up August 28, 7:07
WHO = The World Health Organization declared a "public health emergency of international concern" in January over the new coronavirus. Revealed to launch a meeting.
In January, WHO Executive Secretary Tedros said that the new coronavirus could spread from China to other countries, according to the International Health Regulations. However, some emphasize that it is not necessary to restrict movements and trade with China and question whether such a response was appropriate.
Tedross said at a regular press conference at his headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on 27th, "Advising whether revisions are needed to maximize the effectiveness of international health regulations, a powerful tool of international law. I will set up a committee to do so."
The committee will consist of multiple experts and will call for a final report at the WHO General Assembly next May.
Separately from this, WHO has also established an independent committee to verify WHO and the response of each country to the new coronavirus last month, and it will focus on whether in-depth analysis can be done to learn lessons for future infectious disease control Will be.