Health Protection Flashcards
1
Q
What is Health Protection
A
The protection of individuals, groups and populations through expert advice and effective collaboration to prevent and mitigate the impact of infectious disease, environmental, chemical and radiological threats.
2
Q
What departments are it working alongside
A
Department for Health and Social Care (its sponsor)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Department for transport
Food Standards Agency
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
