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DRAFT RECOMMENDATION (17046/2024 – C100005/2025 – 2024/0299(NLE))

On the draft Council decision inviting Member States to accept, in the interest of the European Union, the amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) contained in the Annex to Resolution WHA77.17 and adopted on 1 June 2024

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Committee on Public Health · Rapporteur: Adam Jarubas

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The draft report recommends that Parliament consent to the Council decision inviting member states to accept amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005), adopted on 1 June 2024. The amendments introduce a 'pandemic emergency', strengthen cooperation and solidarity, and set up a coordinating financial mechanism.

Committee position. The rapporteur supports the Council decision and recommends that Parliament give its consent.

Key points

  1. Parliament gives its consent to the draft Council decision.
  2. The amendments introduce a 'pandemic emergency' as the highest level of global alert.
  3. Temporary Recommendations to States Parties are not legally binding and guide responses to public health emergencies.
  4. The amendments enshrine solidarity and equity, increase cooperation, and set up a coordinating financial mechanism.
  5. The amendments improve WHO support for investigating outbreaks and simplify publication of information on health threats.
  6. The amendments include provisions on recommendations for healthcare products, supply chains, travel by healthcare staff, and digital proof.
  7. The decision does not create additional financial obligations for member states and does not affect their competence in health policy.

Who is affected

  • Member states of the European Union, who are invited to accept the amendments.
  • The World Health Organization and its member states, as the amendments update the International Health Regulations.

Figures and deadlines

  • 196 countries are legally bound by the International Health Regulations (2005).

Legal basis: Article 168(5) and Article 218(6)(a) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union