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Health Threat Unit
The Health Threat Unit of the Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection (European Commission), is responsible for terrorism surveillance and early warning of biological, chemical, and radiological threats within the European Union. The Health Threat Unit runs the ''Rapid Alert System'', which conducts surveillance on communicable diseases and diseases caused by acts of bioterrorism. The surveillance data are coordinated and evaluated by the ''Health Emergency Operations Facility''. Health threat information and warnings are sent to the member states by the Communication and Crisis Center (''BICHAT'') and the Security Office in Brussels, Belgium. Criteria for notification The BICHAT sends a warning to the EU member states, within one hour of receiving a warning, when there is: * Suspicion of danger * Internationally relevant events; need for a complex response * Need for coordination (investigative and control actions) * Suspicion of deliberate action of a terrorist or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Directorate-General For Health And Consumer Protection (European Commission)
The Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE), until 2014 known as the Directorate-General for Health and Consumers (DG SANCO), is a directorate-general of the European Commission. The DG is responsible for the implementation of European Union laws on food safety and health. It is headed by European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides and Director-General Sandra Gallina. Structure Directorates The directorate-general is made up of seven directorates (as of December 2021): * Directorate A: Resource management and better regulation * Directorate B: Health systems, medical products and innovation * Directorate C: Public Health * Directorate D: Food sustainability, international relations * Directorate E: Food and feed safety, innovation * Directorate F: Health and food audits and analysis * Directorate G: Crisis preparedness in food, animals and plants Directorates A, B, D, E and G are based in Brussels, Directorate C is based in Luxembourg, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nosocomial Infection
A hospital-acquired infection, also known as a nosocomial infection (from the Greek , meaning "hospital"), is an infection that is acquired in a hospital or other health care facility. To emphasize both hospital and nonhospital settings, it is sometimes instead called a healthcare–associated infection. Such an infection can be acquired in hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation facility, outpatient clinic, diagnostic laboratory or other clinical settings. Infection is spread to the susceptible patient in the clinical setting by various means. Health care staff also spread infection, in addition to contaminated equipment, bed linens, or air droplets. The infection can originate from the outside environment, another infected patient, staff that may be infected, or in some cases, the source of the infection cannot be determined. In some cases the microorganism originates from the patient's own skin microbiota, becoming opportunistic after surgery or other procedures that compromi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Medical And Health Organizations
European, or Europeans, or Europeneans, may refer to: In general * ''European'', an adjective referring to something of, from, or related to Europe ** Ethnic groups in Europe ** Demographics of Europe ** European cuisine, the cuisines of Europe and other Western countries * ''European'', an adjective referring to something of, from, or related to the European Union ** Citizenship of the European Union ** Demographics of the European Union In publishing * ''The European'' (1953 magazine), a far-right cultural and political magazine published 1953–1959 * ''The European'' (newspaper), a British weekly newspaper published 1990–1998 * ''The European'' (2009 magazine), a German magazine first published in September 2009 *''The European Magazine'', a magazine published in London 1782–1826 *''The New European'', a British weekly pop-up newspaper first published in July 2016 Other uses * * Europeans (band), a British post-punk group, from Bristol See also * * * Europe (disamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil Service Of The European Union
The European Civil Service is a generic term applied to all staff serving the institutions and agencies of the European Union (EU). Although recruitment is sometimes done jointly, each institution is responsible for its own internal structures and hierarchies. Principles of public service The rules, principles, standards and working conditions of the European civil service are set out in the ''Staff Regulations''. In 2012, the European Ombudsman summarised the following five principles of public service which should apply to all staff of the EU institutions: :1. Commitment to the European Union and its citizens :2. Integrity :3. Objectivity :4. Respect for others :5. Transparency Staff The European Commission's civil service is headed by a Secretary General, currently Ilze Juhansone holding the position. According to figures published by the Commission, 24,428 persons were employed by the Commission as officials and temporary agents in their 2016 budget. In addition to these, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Health Emergency Preparedness And Response Authority
The Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) is a directorate-general of the European Commission created to prepare the EU for a future pandemic and to avoid the mistakes made during the EU's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen first announced plans for such a body in 2020. On 15 September 2021, the EU announced the launch of HERA and the service was established as a directorate-general of the European Commission on 16 September. HERA has been operational since early 2022. HERA will assess potential health threats, promote research, ensure the availability of critical production and help build stockpiles. During a health crisis, the authority would activate emergency funding and help coordinate monitoring, acquisition and purchase of medical equipment or treatments. See also * Health Threat Unit * Health Security Committee References External links HERA subsectionof the European Commission's Website Pub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Health-EU Portal
Health-EU portal is an official web portal of the Health and Consumers Directorate-General that facilities the access of public-related health information to European Union citizens. The main objective of this thematic Portal is to provide European citizens with easy access to comprehensive information on Public Health initiatives and programmes at EU level. The portal is intended to help meet EU objectives in the Public Health field, it is an important instrument to positively influence behaviour and promote the steady improvement of public health in the 27 EU Member States. Target audiences The Health-EU portal is directed at those who want to keep informed about issues affecting their health, and at those who wish to keep up to date with policies and decisions taken at European, national and international level. The Portal is also an important source of information for health professionals, administrations, policy makers and stakeholders. It is accessible to everyone, includ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Program For Intervention Epidemiology Training
The European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (EPIET) Fellowship provides training and practical experience in intervention epidemiology at the national centres for surveillance and control of communicable diseases in the European Union. The fellowship is aimed at EU medical practitioners, public-health nurses, microbiologists, veterinarians and other health professionals with previous experience in public health and a keen interest in epidemiology. Aims The aims of the programme are: * To strengthen the surveillance of infectious diseases in EU member states and at Community level * To develop response capacity at national and Community level to meet communicable disease threats through rapid and effective field investigation and control * To develop a European network of public health epidemiologists using standard methods, and sharing common objectives * To contribute to the development of the Community network for the surveillance and control of communicable d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Centre For Disease Prevention And Control
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is an agency of the European Union (EU) whose mission is to strengthen Europe's defences against infectious diseases. It covers a wide spectrum of activities, such as: surveillance, epidemic intelligence, response, scientific advice, microbiology, preparedness, public health training, international relations, health communication, and the scientific journal ''Eurosurveillance''. The centre was established in 2004 and is headquartered in Solna, Sweden. History As EU economic integration and open frontiers increased, cooperation on public health issues became more important. While the idea of creating a European centre for disease control had been discussed previously by public health experts, the 2003 SARS outbreak and the rapid spread of SARS across country borders confirmed the urgency of the creation of an EU-wide institution for public health. ECDC was set up in record time for an EU agency: the European Commission ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European BioSafety Association
The European BioSafety Association (EBSA) is a non-profit organization, founded in June 1996, which provides a forum to its members to discuss and debate issues of concern and to represent those working in the field of biosafety and associated activities. Its mission is to enhance knowledge and understanding of biological safety throughout Europe and the world. See also *European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) * Biosecurity Australia *Public health Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals". Analyzing the det ... Sources European BioSafety Association Public health organizations Organizations established in 1996 Safety organizations European medical and health organizations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Council Of Europe Convention On The Prevention Of Terrorism
The Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism 2005 (CECPT) is a regional multilateral treaty negotiated under the auspices of the Council of Europe. It was concluded in Warsaw on 16 May 2005. Most notable amongst its provisions are the three new offences which it defines: Public Provocation to Commit a "Terrorist Offence"; Solicitation of Persons to Commit "Terrorist Offences"; and Provision of Training For "Terrorist Offences". Parties are required to establish these offences in their national legal systems. However the obligation only applies in respect of behaviour where there is an international nexus of some sort. A "terrorist offence" is defined as any of the offences defined under the 12 existing international conventions on terrorism presently in force.Adrian Hunt, "The Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism" (2006) ''European Public Law'' 603. __TOC__ The Incitement Offence The most controversial part of the CECPT is its definition o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Global Health Security Initiative
The Global Health Security Initiative (GHSI) is an informal international partnership among countries in order to exchange information and coordinate practices for confronting new threats and risks to global health. It was formed to respond to threats of Bioterrorism, biological, Chemical warfare, chemical, or Nuclear terrorism, radio-nuclear terrorism (CBRN), with pandemic influenza added to the scope a year later. History The idea on which the Global Health Security Initiative is based was suggested by then US Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy Thompson, after the September 11 attacks, World Trade Center attacks on 9 September 2001. He proposed that countries fighting bioterrorism should collaborate, share information and coordinate their efforts in order to best protect global health. GHSI was launched in November 2001 by Canada (who hosted the first meeting in Ottawa), the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Risk Communication
Risk communication is a complex cross-disciplinary academic field that is part of risk management and related to fields like crisis communication. The goal is to make sure that targeted audiences understand how risks effect to them or their communities by appealing to their values. Risk communication is particularly important in disaster preparedness, public health, and preparation for major global catastrophic risk. For example, the Effects of climate change, impacts of climate change and climate risk effect every part of society, so communicating that risk is an important climate communication practice, in order for societies to plan for climate change adaptation, climate adaptation. Similarly, in pandemic prevention, Risk perception, understanding of risk helps communities stop the spread of disease and improve responses. Risk communication deals with possible risks and aims to raise awareness of those risks to encourage or persuade changes in behavior to relieve threats in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
