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Each country must develop national surveillance and response capacities for public health risks and emergencies. This has implications for improving global health security through better preparedness against health crises.

Allows states to implement additional health measures that achieve greater or the same level of health protection than WHO recommendations, provided they are supported by scientific principles. This encourages evidence-based intervention while avoiding unnecessary impact on international traffic.

WHO can issue temporary recommendations in response to specific public health risks or emergencies. Consensus and temporary nature of these recommendations aim to help manage risks effectively.

States have an obligation to implement health measures recommended by WHO. This facilitates a coordinated response to public health emergencies, avoiding disparate actions by individual countries.

In implementing health measures, countries must respect the dignity, human rights, and fundamental freedoms of persons. This highlights the importance of ethical considerations in the management of public health interventions.

The role of 'recommendations' is clarified for health measures, with scientific principles, available evidence, and respect for human rights considered. This helps in balancing health security with the protection of international traffic and trade.

Countries are required to notify WHO of events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern. This facilitates a timely and coordinated international response to prevent the spread of diseases.

Charges WHO with the dissemination of information during health emergencies. This ensures that accurate and timely information is available, which is crucial for managing public health responses.

WHO may take into account reports from sources other than official notifications. This emphasizes the role of non-state actors and information technologies in early warning for public health surveillance.

Describes the health documents required for international travel, like vaccination certificates. Ensures streamlined travel procedures and protection against vaccine-preventable diseases.

Restricts the requirements for the vaccination or prophylaxis to only those that WHO considers necessary. This prevents excessive health measures that could disrupt international travel and trade.