What are the objectives of the international response to the multi-country SARS outbreak?
The aims of the international response, coordinated by WHO, are to: – Contain and control the outbreak – Identify the causative agent – Identify effective treatment regimes – Support health care infrastructure in affected countries by coordinating supplies and additional health care workers if needed – Provide information to health officials and address public concerns
The overarching aims of the international response, coordinated by WHO, are to • Contain and control the outbreak • Identify the causative agent • Identify effective treatment regimes • Support health care infrastructure in affected countries by coordinating supplies and additional health care workers if needed • Provide information to health officials and address public concerns
