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Points of entry online search tool launch

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12 October 2011 – A Points of Entry online search tool has been launched by WHO. The new tool will enable users to search the list of ports and relevant information submitted by the States Parties concerning ports authorized to issue Ship Sanitation Certificates under the IHR (2005).

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Statistics and figures

  • Percentage of IHR core capacities activities achieved by countries in the Region in 2011

Surveillance: 80%

Preparedness: 60%

Response: 73%

Points of entry: 50%

Laboratory: 74%

Coordination: 72%

Read more about the IHR core capacities