Surveillance, risk assessment and response

Expected outcome under APSED III

Member States are able to conduct systematic and ongoing risk assessments using multiple sources of information for timely, informed decision-making to guide preparedness and response.

Key elements of the focus area

• Surveillance is appropriate to Member States' needs and is flexible, rapidly adapting to changing information and contextual needs before, during and after events.
• The surveillance and risk assessment function uses multiple sources of information from within the health sector and other sectors.
• Risk assessments lead to timely and informed decision-making to guide preparedness and response.
• An adaptable, skilled workforce, incorporating FETP/FET trainees and alumni and other technical experts, carry out surveillance, risk assessment and response.