Communicable diseases: Health security and preparedness

Threats to public health are a permanent cause of concern for health authorities all over the world. In order to be prepared to face threats likely to affect public health in the EU, the Commission collaborates with EU Member States to develop preparedness activities. A generic preparedness planning has been issued by the Commission to address generically different types of health threats. More specific plans have been issued both at national and at the Community level to address the issues of pandemic influenza, SARS or smallpox.

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