Occurring against the backdrop of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), avian influenza and fears of a global influenza pandemic, the revision of the International Health Regulations (IHR or Regulations) is one of the most significant developments in international health law in recent years. The previous Regulations, outdated and notoriously ineffective, have been comprehensively revised, p...

H1n1 flu virus (1). Moving from this local and most concerning incident to the international arena reveals further matters worthy of consideration in the context of pandemic influenza. in 2005 the World Health Assembly adopted revised international Health Regulations. The purpose of these Regulations is to prevent the international spread of disease while avoiding unnecessary interference with ...