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<p>As part of our responsibility to protect citizens from the impact of infectious
diseases, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) carries out surveillance activities
across a range of pathogens which represent a significant risk to health. This involves
multiple UKHSA teams working with external partners across a wide range of activities.
Our assessments of the effectiveness of surveillance are incorporated into annual
reports on surveillance and progress towards the elimination of notifiable diseases,
including tuberculosis and measles.</p><p> </p><p>Health Protection (Notification)
Regulations 2010 serve an important role in England’s ability to respond promptly
to suspected cases of infectious disease that could have an impact on public health,
by supporting a robust surveillance system. Regulations are reviewed by the Department
and UKHSA, and include public consultations. A summary of responses to the recent
Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010: proposed amendments consultation,
is available at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/health-protection-notification-regulations-2010-proposed-amendments/public-feedback/summary-of-responses-to-the-health-protection-notification-regulations-2010-proposed-amendments-consultation"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/health-protection-notification-regulations-2010-proposed-amendments/public-feedback/summary-of-responses-to-the-health-protection-notification-regulations-2010-proposed-amendments-consultation</a></p>
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