PandemicFlu.gov RSS Feed for News ReleasesWelcome to the PandemicFlu.gov RSS news feed provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.New International Health Regulations Enter Into Force in the United States- July 18, 2007 HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt announced that the revised International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) enter into force today for the United States. The updated rules are designed to prevent and protect against the international spread of diseases while minimizing interference with world travel and trade. They will help countries work together to identify, respond to, and share information about, public health emergencies of international concern.http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2007pres/07/pr20070718a.html HHS Announces $896.7 Million in Funding to States for Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response- July 17, 2007 HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced that the department has provided another $896.7 million to the states, territories, and four metropolitan areas to improve and sustain their ability to respond to public health emergencies.http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2007pres/07/pr20070717c.html |