Division 1
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Activities of the programme of Community action in the field of health 2008-2013 regarding protection of citizens against health threats contribute to the implementation of EU policies and initiatives relevant to health threats regarding the Decision creating a Community surveillance networkf1. The aim is to develop strategies and mechanisms to respond to health threats and emergencies, and also support the management of risks linked to communicable diseases (CDs) on the basis of risk assessment carried out by European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC)f2.
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Decision No 2119/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 268, 3.10.1998, p. 1).
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Proposals received under Health Programme calls should not overlap those falling under the remit of the ECDC. The ECDC Strategic multiannual programme 2007-2013 can be found at http://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/About_us/Key_documents/Documents/ECDC_MAS_.pdf
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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