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International plan: The World Health Organization (WHO) International Health Regulations 2005 (IHR-2005) were enacted in June 2007. The IHR-2005 provide a framework for WHO "epidemic alert and rapid-response activities" in collaboration with countries to control international outbreaks and to strengthen international public health safety.
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