As a formal declaration by the World Health Organization, a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) is governed by clear legislation as to what is, and what is not, deemed a global health security threat.
Addressing multiple empirical case studies, including COVID-19, this multidisciplinary book explores the relationship between international law and international relations to interrogate how a PHEIC is declared and its role in how we collectively respond to outbreaks.