title: Obligations to report outbreaks of foodborne disease under the International Health Regulations (2005).
abstract: Every year, Australia identifies 2-3 outbreaks associated with imported foods. To examine national authorities' obligations under the International Health Regulations (2005), we reviewed outbreaks in 2001-2007 that implicated internationally distributed foods. Under these regulations, 6 (43%) [corrected] of 14 outbreaks would have required notification to the World Health Organization.
authors.affiliation: Office of Health Protection, Australian Government Department of Health & Ageing, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. martyn.kirk@health.gov.au
authors.forename: Martyn
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kirk
authors.forename: Jennie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Musto
authors.forename: Joy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gregory
authors.forename: Kathleen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fullerton