December 27 is the International Day for Epidemic Preparedness, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in resolution A/RES/75/27 on December 7, 2020. Since then, the day has become increasingly important, recognizing the need for global preparedness for public health emergencies.
Infectious diseases and major epidemics have devastating impacts on human lives, wreaking havoc on long-term economic and social development. Especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the whole society has a deeper understanding of the impact. this move. This shows the importance of investing in isometric systems to detect and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. To achieve standardized results, the question must be to share information, resources and expertise between countries and local communities.
Responding to the International Day of Disease Prevention and Control (December 27), preventing diseases early, remotely, and proactively limiting disease outbreaks, the Ministry of Health has issued a plan "Responding to the International Day of Disease Prevention and Control". (December 27, 2023) with the theme "All people and society participate in epidemic prevention and control", raising people's awareness and increasing the participation of all levels, sectors and communities. available resources in the room to fight epidemics, and at the same time launch an emulation and anti-epidemic movement in 2024.
Accordingly, the City Center for Disease Control has built and developed a plan to respond to the International Day of Disease Prevention and Control (December 27) in 2023 throughout the Health sector. Health units increase information and introduction about the International Day of Disease Prevention and Control (December 27) and promote communication about dengue fever, hand-foot-mouth disease, avian flu, and infectious diseases. through the respiratory tract. In each district, Thu Duc city, strengthen the development of inspection activities for the risk of hemorrhagic epidemics. At the same time, the City Center for Disease Control will also establish two working groups to inspect the prevention of hand-mouth disease and dengue fever in the City.
The International Day for Disease Prevention and Control (December 27) has an important meaning, contributing to raising people's and community's awareness of epidemic prevention and control. All people have a sense of responsibility and should join hands with the health sector and local authorities at all levels to prevent, prepare and respond to epidemics.
https://www.un.org/en/observances/epidemic-preparedness-day
https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2020/12/27/default-calendar/international-day-of-epidemic-preparedness
https://extranet.who.int/sph/news/international-day-epidemic-preparedness
Source: Centers for Disease Control.
