Description

International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), 3rd Edition (KA112E)

The International Health Regulations Book is a practical reference for maritime professionals, ship operators, and compliance teams who need to understand IHR 2005 and international public health requirements. This international health regulations book explains health documents, ship sanitation certificates, vaccination rules, and public health measures relevant to international transport.

What is the International Health Regulations Book?

The international health compliance book’s purpose and scope are ‘to prevent, protect against, control and provide a public health response to the international spread of disease in ways that are commensurate with and restricted to public health risks, and which avoid unnecessary interference with international traffic and trade.’ Because the IHR are not limited to specific diseases, but are applicable to health risks, irrespective of their origin or source, they should remain current with developments in the evolution of diseases and the factors affecting their emergence and transmission. The IHR also require States to strengthen core surveillance and response capacities at the primary, intermediate and national level, as well as at designated international ports, airports and ground crossings. They further introduce a series of new health documents, including ship sanitation certificates and an international certificate of vaccination or prophylaxis for travellers.

This book strengthens understanding of shipboard medical care and health risk management, especially when used alongside practical guidance on medical support at sea. It also complements maritime law for masters where regulatory compliance and international documentation affect ship operations. For readers dealing with onboard emergencies and reporting obligations, it connects naturally with practical emergency response and salvage at sea, while broader knowledge of maritime security and compliance can support safer international operations.

What You Will Learn from the International Health Regulations Book:

Revision of the International Health Regulations

INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGULATIONS (2005)

Part I. Definitions, purpose and scope, principles and responsible authorities

Part II. Information and public health response

Part III. Recommendations

Part IV. Points of entry

Part V. Public health measures

Chapter I. General provisions

Chapter II. Special provisions for conveyances and conveyance operators

Chapter III. Special provisions for travellers

Chapter IV. Special provisions for goods, containers and container loading areas

Part VI. Health documents

Part VII. Charges

Part VIII. General provisions

Part IX. The IHR Roster of Experts, the Emergency Committee and the Review Committee

Chapter I. The IHR Roster of Experts

Chapter II. The Emergency Committee

Chapter III. The Review Committee

Part X. Final provisions

ANNEXES

1. A. Core capacity requirements for surveillance and response

B. Core capacity requirements for designated airports, ports and ground crossings

2. Decision instrument for the assessment and notification of events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern

Examples for the application of the decision instrument for the assessment and notification of events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern

3. Model Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate/Ship Sanitation Control Certificate

Attachment to model Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate/Ship Sanitation Control Certificate

4. Technical requirements pertaining to conveyances and conveyance operators

5. Specific measures for vector-borne diseases

6. Vaccination, prophylaxis and related certificates

Model international certificate of vaccination or prophylaxis

7. Requirements concerning vaccination or prophylaxis for specific diseases

8. Model of Maritime Declaration of Health

Attachment to model of Maritime Declaration of Health

9. Health Part of the Aircraft General Declaration

APPENDICES

1. States Parties to the International Health Regulations (2005)

2. Reservations and other State Party communications in connection with the International Health Regulations (2005)

Index to the International Health Regulations (2005)

The maritime health regulations book helps readers understand public health reporting, health documents, vaccination requirements, and compliance procedures for international transport and maritime operations.