The International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005 introduced the concept of 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern' (PHEIC). Which of the following is NOT among the four core capacity requirements that member states are required to develop under IHR 2005?

• A Surveillance capacity to detect health events
• B Mandatory quarantine authority for all Points of Entry ✓
• C Response capacity to implement public health interventions
• D Reporting mechanisms to notify WHO of potential PHEIC events

Explanation

IHR 2005 requires member states to develop four core national capacities: (1) legislation and policy; (2) coordination (including a National Focal Point); (3) surveillance; and (4) response. IHR 2005 does NOT mandate blanket quarantine authority at all Points of Entry (PoE). Rather, it specifies minimum capacities at PoE for routine and emergency response, but does not require mandatory quarantine as a core capacity. IHR 2005 emphasises proportionate, evidence-based measures that avoid unnecessary restrictions on international travel and trade — a key departure from the more coercive model of previous ISR/IHR versions.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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