UK HPA details challenges and successes of 2004-05:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
The UK's Health Protection Agency handled 9,100 cases of communicable diseases per month, on average, as part of its routine work programme in 2004-05. Its annual report also highlights the 2,500 special incidents and outbreaks handled last year by its regional offices. Among its greatest achievements was winning a E32m ($39m) European Commission grant for "the largest ever TB initiative".