138th WHO EB - “From Ebola and Beyond: faulty governance of the health system in responding to medical emergencies and epidemics

138th WHO EB - “From Ebola and Beyond: faulty governance of the health system in responding to medical emergencies and epidemics- Agenda Item 5 & 8.4

Despite affordable preventive measures and available treatments, epidemic outbreaks of measles, malaria, cholera, and meningitis recur every year, often with devastating consequences for people in less developed countries. At the same time, outbreaks of lesser-known or emerging diseases are declared in new areas of the globe. Generally, infectious diseases tend to be under-reported and therefore the health response remains insufficient, posing a greater threat to people’s health.