While previously preparedness issues were integrated in the epidemic intelligence activities, the first annual meeting of the competent bodies for preparedness took place in October 2008.
Kui varem ühendati valmisolekuküsimused epideemiateabe valdkonnaga, siis 2008. aasta oktoobris toimus valmisolekuga seotud pädevate asutuste esimene aastakoosolek.