IHR Review Committees

Roles of IHR Review Committee

Under Article 50 of the International Health Regulations (2005), the Director-General has an obligation to convene a Review Committee, which has the following functions:

  • make technical recommendations to the Director-General regarding amendments to IHR;
  • provide technical advice to the Director-General with respect to standing recommendations, and any modifications or terminations thereof; and
  • provide technical advice to the Director-General on any matter referred to it by the Director General regarding the functioning of IHR.

So far, the Director General convened seven IHR review committees: