Preparedness and response against diseases with epidemic potential in the European Union: a qualitative case study of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and poliomyelitis in five member states

• Main Authors: John Kinsman (Author), John Angrén (Author), Fredrik Elgh (Author), Maria Furberg (Author), Paola A. Mosquera (Author), Laura Otero-García (Author), René Snacken (Author), Tarik Derrough (Author), Paloma Carrillo Santisteve (Author), Massimo Ciotti (Author), Svetla Tsolova (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background EU Decision 1082/2013/EU on serious cross-border health threats provides a legal basis for collaboration between EU Member States, and between international and European level institutions on preparedness, prevention, and mitigation in the event of a public health emergency. The...