UK Zoonoses Group - Terms of reference
Draft terms of reference of the UK Zoonoses group -Taking account of the remits of other bodies with responsibilities in this area:
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To provide an overview and means of ensuring overall co-ordination of public health action at the UK, national and local level with regard to existing and emerging zoonotic infections and antimicrobial resistance to those infections in animals and humans;
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To advise as appropriate the respective Secretaries of State or Ministers of Agriculture, Health and Environment in the UK on important events in the field of zoonoses, including where necessary preventative and curative action;
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To promote and facilitate activity leading to better understanding of zoonoses and the risks to public health;
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To ensure an exchange of views within and between central Government departments and agencies, devolved administrations and local Government on developments in the field of zoonoses, and to provide contact points for discussion.
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October 27, 2006