Division Support awareness, early diagnosis, prevention and control of viral hepatitis
United Kingdom
Different types of viral hepatitis are important communicable diseases with high medical, social and economic consequences and potential serious longer term sequelae. ECDC is responsible for surveillance of such diseasesf1. Population and professionals must be aware of available measures for prevention, mitigation and control.
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Training of professionals, specific information towards the public and professionals are examples of relevant activities.
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See pages 107-115 in the ECDC report on the status of communicable diseases in the EU and EEA/EFTA countries: http://ecdc.europa.eu/pdf/ECDC_epi_report_2007.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