[The prophylaxis of communicable diseases in points of entry under the International Health Regulations (2005)].

The International Health Regulations (2005), which entered into force in June 2007, provide guidelines and recommendations to establish core capacities not only in communicable disease surveillance but also in preparedness and response to every, even unpredictable, public health emergencies. The points of entry are the trouble spot in the spread of diseases through international traffic. Noteworthy is fact that under IHR (2005) the point of entry is understand as a passage of international flow of travellers, baggage, cargo, containers, conveyances, goods and also postal parcels. The proper control and prophylaxis actions may mineralize or stop an international spreading of disease. That is why WHO puts an effort to help State-Parties to strengthen their national surveillance systems and develop core capacities in preparedness and response in points of entry. In the article the author gives examples of prophylaxis of communicable diseases in points of entry according to IHR (2005) recommendations.