Good practices and challenges in addressing poliomyelitis and measles in the European Union.

ABSTRACT: Background:All European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) Member States have pledged to ensure political commitment towards sustaining the region's poliomyelitis-free status and eliminating measles. However, there remain significant gaps between policy and practice in many countries. This article reports on an assessment conducted for the European Commission that aimed to support improvements in preparedness and response to poliomyelitis and measles in Europe. Methods:A documentary review was complemented by qualitative interviews with professionals working in International and EU agencies, and in at-risk or recently affected EU/EEA Member States (six each for poliomyelitis and measles). Twenty-six interviews were conducted on poliomyelitis and 24 on measles; the data were subjec

SUBMITTER: Kinsman J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6051453 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature