House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
International Health Regulations amendments
14 July 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Ashley Dalton Lab West Lancashire
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At a glance
Key points
- UK Government has accepted amendments to the International Health Regulations agreed at the World Health Assembly on June 1, 2024.
- Department of Health and Social Care officials have concluded that all amendments are in the national interest after a domestic review.
- The UK will accept all amendments with minor adjustments needed for full compliance by September 2025.
Issue summary
The UK Government has accepted amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) agreed at the World Health Assembly on June 1, 2024.
Action requested
Department of Health and Social Care officials have completed a domestic review of the IHR amendments and concluded that all amendments are in the national interest. The UK will accept all amendments with minor adjustments needed for full compliance by September 2025.
Key facts
- The International Health Regulations (IHR) were amended at the World Health Assembly on June 1, 2024.
- The UK has until July 19, 2025 to notify the WHO of any reservations or rejections.
- All amendments will come into force for the UK in September 2025.
- Three areas require minor adjustments for full compliance.
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