The Importance of Monitoring Contagious Diseases in Cross-Border Areas

Ioannis Tsoukalidis (), Antonios Kostas () and Anastasios Karasavvoglou ()
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Ioannis Tsoukalidis: Domi Development PC
Antonios Kostas: International Hellenic University
Anastasios Karasavvoglou: International Hellenic University

A chapter in Global, Regional and Local Perspectives on the Economies of Southeastern Europe, 2023, pp 173-201 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The practically free travelling between Greece and Bulgaria raises the issue of adequate and timely monitoring and exchanging of reliable data and information on contagious diseases, parasitic and other diseases, in order to protect public health. The objective of this article is to approach the preparation of a Joint Cross-Border Action Plan, which will contribute to the improvement of the health status in the intervention area. We collected directly information from executives in both countries, also during joint meetings, analysed and prioritised certain diseases and infections, studied related literature and also included through update on the approach to COVID-19 pandemic, to reach a proposed joint Cross-Border Greece-Bulgaria action plan including objectives and selected performance indicators. Based on the views of the healthcare and authorities’ executives and our research, it was found that the cooperation through a specific plan, supported by a Joint Cross-Border Advisory Board could contribute significantly to the protection of public health.

Keywords: Public health; Contagious diseases; Joint action plan; Greece; Bulgaria; I18: Government Policy; Regulation; Public health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-34059-8_9

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