Implementation of WHO strategies on epidemic preparedness and outbreak control, aimed at emerging and re-emerging diseases. Reduction of sexually transmitted diseases and new HIV infections through the establishment and consolidation of comprehensive programmes throughout Europe by the end of 1997. Ensuring that WHO recommendations on tuberculosis control become operational in the majority of countries of the European Region. We must act now Financial support is urgently needed to address these specific, targeted, time-limited interventions. We must act now to protect the health of all of Europe's people.
Delays can spell disaster, requiring actions that are far more costly than prevention.
In the interest of a healthy Europe, please support this initiative to combat communicable diseases. The WHO Regional Committee for Europe strongly urges Member States and other donors to support this initiative to control the spread of communicable diseases in Europe.