Capacity-building for the public health management of chemical incidents and IHR implementation (2013)

Report of the Awareness-raising and training workshop for SEE countries
Belgrade, Serbia, 26-27 March 2013

The workshop was held in Belgrade, Serbia, on 26-27 March 2013, to raise the awareness of decision-makers about the need to build capacity and partnerships in the area of chemical incidents, and provide training for health and other professionals involved in the prevention of, preparedness for and response to such events. The implementation of the International Health Regulations (IHR) in the area of chemical safety was discussed in relation to the requirements of other relevant international agreements on facilitating multisectoral cooperation.