Workshop on Generic Preparedness and response- a multi sector responsibility

Brussels

Workshop on Generic Preparedness and response- a multi sector responsibility
Brussels, 3 June 2008

In relation to the 112 emergency phone number event organized by the Information Society and Media Directorate General (DG INFSO) on 3rd of June 2008 in Brussels, the Health and Consumers Directorate General (DG SANCO) organized a satellite workshop entitled Generic Preparedness and response- a multi sector responsibility. The aim of the workshop was to get input from the Member States on the focus of a future SANCO WHO/EURO project on generic health systems preparedness and emergency medical services (EMS). Apart from presentations on two SANCO-WHO/EURO projects funded by SANCO in 2007, presentations on relevant activities were given from DG INFSO (Information Society and Media), DG SANCO (Health and Consumers), DG ENV (Environment), DG JLS (Justice, Freedom and Security) and DG TREN (Transport and Energy).

• Agenda
• Minutes
• Appendix - Template for observer reports of crisis

Keynote speaker's presentations

• Generic preparedness and response- a multi sector responsibility
  Andrzej Rýs,
  European Commission - DG SANCO - Director Public Health and Risk Assessment Directorate

• Implementation of 112, the European emergency number
  Martins Prieditis,
  European Commission - DG INFSO

• The EU Civil Protection Mechanism in preparedness and response
  Yves Dussart,
  European Commission - DG ENV

• Support health security and preparedness planning in EU neighbouring (ENP) countries - A brief update on the DG Sanco - WHO collaboration
  Dr Gerald Rockenschaub,
  WHO - European Office

• Assessment of emergency medical services preparedness in the framework of national crisis management structures in EU member states
  Enrico Davoli,
  WHO – European Office

• Joint structure of observer reports
  Per Kulling, M.D.,
  European Commission - DG SANCO

• Nuclear/Radiological Emergency Preparedness Issues
  Vesa Tanner,
  European Commission - DG TREN