First meeting of the Review Committee on the Role of the International Health Regulations (2005) in the Ebola Outbreak and Response

24 – 25 August 2015
Geneva, Switzerland

The Committee will assess the effectiveness of the Regulations with regard to the prevention, preparedness and response to the Ebola outbreak. It will also look at links to the Emergency Response Framework and other humanitarian responsibilities of WHO. The Committee will be recommending steps to improve the functioning, transparency, effectiveness and efficiency of the Regulations, and to strengthen preparedness and response for future emergencies with health consequences.