“Preparedness by critical sectors of the society is the key to minimise the negative effects of a future major health emergency across the society” stressed Mr. Martin Seychell, Deputy Director General of the Directorate General for Health and Consumers, European Commission. Welcoming ASEF’s commitment in strengthening Europe-Asia public health cooperation, Mr Seychell mentioned, “The European Union is committed to improve international collaboration to tackle serious cross-border health threats.”

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