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Division 3.2.1 Protect citizens against health threats

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  1. 1Division 1
  2. 2Division 2
  3. 3The WHO considers pandemic influenza one of the most serious threats for public health. A pandemic virus could evolve from avian viruses that currently circulate in poultry and wild birds in many parts of the world. The Commission is among the major donors contributing to the global response to avian influenza and is supportive of the ‘One World One Health’ approach that seeks to integrate public and animal health.
  4. 3.2.1.1Develop prevention (Annex — points 1.1.1-1.1.2)
  5. 3.2.1.2Support preparedness (Annex — points 1.1.1-1.1.2-1.1.3-1.1.5)
  6. 3.2.1.3Improve early detection and control for health threats including communicable diseases
  7. 3.2.1.4Enhance capacity building (Annex — points 1.1.1-1.1.4)

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Footnotes

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See http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_projects/project_en.htm

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Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: ‘Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area’ (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1). FP6 public health related projects under scientific support to policies — Cordis web page: http://www.cordis.lu/lifescihealth/ssp.htm