Legal framework public health emergency operations center

A public health emergency operation center (PHEOC) serves as a hub for better coordinating the preparation, response, and recovery for public health emergencies. A functional PHEOC is critical for the implementation of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). The Framework for a Public Health Emergency Operations Centre provides high-level guidance for establishing or strengthening a PHEOC.1 To establish and/or strengthen a PHEOC, it is vital for Member States to align with standardized policies, guidelines, and tools.