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Early outbreak detection minimizes impact, says WHO

Early outbreak detection minimizes impact, says WHO

Scientists have stressed the importance of detecting outbreaks early to reduce the chance of contamination spreading and becoming a wider threat to public health.

Comments were made during a webinar held to mark the official release of manuals on the surveillance of and response to foodborne outbreaks by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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