JOURNAL ARTICLE

Declaring a public health emergency of international concern: between international law and politics.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2023, v. 99, n. 1. P. 386 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hollmann, Lara 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the shortcomings of global health governance exposed by COVID-19, focusing on the World Health Organization's (WHO) International Health Regulations (IHR) and the declaration of a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). Authors Mark Eccleston-Turner and Clare Wenham analyze the politicization of the PHEIC process, highlighting inconsistencies in how the Emergency Committee applies criteria for declaring a PHEIC, which undermines the legitimacy of the IHR. They argue for greater transparency and accountability in the PHEIC process, particularly emphasizing the importance of decisions made by the WHO Director-General. The article suggests that the issues raised are critical for ongoing discussions about revising the IHR and negotiating a new pandemic treaty. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2023/01, Vol. 99, Issue 1, p386
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiac278
  • Accession Number:161586124
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