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.
John KinsmanJohn AngrénFredrik ElghMaria FurbergPaola A MosqueraLaura Otero-GarcíaRené SnackenTarik DerroughPaloma Carrillo SantisteveMassimo CiottiSvetla TsolovaPublished in: BMC health services research (2018)
Infectious disease outbreaks remain as an ongoing threat. Efforts are required to ensure that core public health capacities for the full range of preparedness and response activities are sustained.