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<p>Under the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005, the World Health Organization
(WHO) implements a clear policy on data sharing in the context of public health emergencies
that all countries are encouraged to comply with. The IHR encourage States to share
information with WHO before a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
is declared. Data can be made publicly available if a PHEIC is declared, if there
is evidence of international spread of infections or other harmful agents or if there
is an immediate need for international control measures.</p><p>Since the Coronavirus
outbreak began, the UK has engaged internationally with affected countries to raise
the importance of providing the WHO promptly with comprehensive "line-list"
demographic and geographic information. The British Government encourages all countries
to comply with requirements of International Health Regulations, which includes sharing
of data in case of public health emergencies. Through Official Development Assistance,
We are also supporting 6 Lower-Middle Income Countries to improve their compliance
with International Health Regulations .</p><p>The UK also has other bilateral or multilateral
relationships where we share information. These include the Global Health Security
Initiative (GHSI) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).</p>
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