A cross-party group of MPs says the UK does not have sufficient publicly available information on how it would respond to a future outbreak of Ebola. The Health and Social Care Committee (HSSC), made up of 11 MPs, has asked the Government to explain whether Britain is prepared if Ebola emerges again or spreads internationally. The committee’s concerns are linked to France’s reported first Ebola case, which has prompted renewed scrutiny of readiness across Europe. In its request, the HSSC seeks clarification on what plans are in place for detection, public health action, and outbreak management, and whether these measures are documented in a way the public and relevant stakeholders can access. The reports note that the committee is raising questions about the lack of a published government plan, rather than asserting what operational capability the UK possesses. The Government is expected to respond to the committee’s questions regarding preparedness and the availability of its outbreak strategy.
MPs question UK preparedness after France records first Ebola case
A cross-party group of MPs says the UK does not have sufficient publicly available information on how it would respond to a future outbreak of Ebola. The Health and Social Care Committee (HSSC), made...
- The Health and Social Care Committee (HSSC) is a cross-party group of 11 MPs.
- The HSSC asks the UK Government to explain whether Britain is prepared for a future Ebola outbreak.
- The MPs’ concern focuses on a lack of a published government plan for dealing with Ebola.
- France is reported to have recorded its first Ebola case.
- The committee is seeking clarification following the renewed attention on Ebola risk and readiness.
The Health and Social Care Committee (HSSC), a cross-party group of 11 MPs, has asked the Government to explain if the UK is prepared for a future outbreak.
1 month agoThe Health and Social Care Committee (HSSC), a cross-party group of 11 MPs, has asked the Government to explain if the UK is prepared for a future outbreak.
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