WHETHER RANOVSTAYO VIOLATED INTERNATIONAL LAW BY APPLYING ITS

ENTRY REGULATION TO APREPLUYA…

Under Article 21(a) of the World Health Organization's Constitution, the Health Assembly may
implement laws such as measures to limit the worldwide spread of infectious diseases. The
purpose of the International Health Regulations (IHR), 2005 is to“ prevent, protect against,
control and provide a public health response to the international spread of disease in ways that
are commensurate with and restricted to public health risks, and which avoid unnecessary
interference with international traffic and trade.”1  In this regards, Ranovstayo did not violate
international law by implementing its entry regulation to Aprepluya. Article 422 of the IHR
speaks to the implementation of health measures, whereby same are taken in accordance with the
regulations and shall commence and be finalized without any delay; whilst being administered
in a clear and non-discriminatory manner. In extension, Article 433 of the IHR give States
authority to enforce additional health measures within its territories. The additional measure
must be based on the following: a. Scientific principles; b. Available scientific evidence of a risk
to human health, or where such evidence is insufficient, the available information including from
WHO and other relevant intergovernmental organizations and international bodies; and c. Any
available specific guidance or advice from WHO

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(2005) 2509 UNTS 79
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