IHR Emergency Committees

On-going emergency committees

Previous emergency committees

Zika Virus IHR Emergency Committee

The IHR Emergency Committee on Zika virus and observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations met on five occasions from February to November 2016. Based on the advice provided to the WHO Director-General by the Committee, a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) was declared on 1 February 2016 and the Committee’s advice was issued as IHR Temporary Recommendations. The PHEIC was terminate by the Director-General on 18 November 2016.

International Health Regulations (IHR) Secretariat

The IHR Secretariat is the custodian of the International Health Regulations (2005), including IHR Committees and the IHR Roster of Experts.