WHO Establishes New Rapid-Response Unit for Emerging Infectious Diseases
1996
WHO Creates Rapid-Response Unit for Infectious Diseases
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Author Information
Author(s): Stroot Philippe
Primary Institution: World Health Organization
Conclusion
The WHO has established a rapid-response unit to better control and prevent outbreaks of new and reemerging diseases.
Supporting Evidence
- The new unit will mobilize staff quickly to respond to outbreaks.
- Teams can be on-site within 24 hours of an outbreak notification.
- The unit aims to strengthen local disease surveillance and control.
Takeaway
The WHO has set up a team that can quickly respond to disease outbreaks, like Ebola, to help stop them from spreading.
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