Pandemic risk prevention in European countries: role of the ECDC in preparing for pandemics
Nicoll, A. · Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz · 2010 · Heft 12 · S. 1267 bis 1276
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Zusammenfassung
To be effective risk prevention work takes place well before pandemics through the three Ps: Planning, Preparedness and Practise. Between 2005 and 2008 the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) worked with the European Commission (EC) and the WHO Regional Office for Europe (WHO-Euro) to assist European countries in preparing themselves for a future influenza pandemic. All eligible countries in the European Union and European Economic Area participated with energy and commitment. Indicators of preparedness were developed based on WHO planning guidance and these were set within a simple assessm…