JA TERROR - Joint action to strengthen preparedness and response to biological and chemical terror attack

Joint Action TERROR’s main objectives are to : 

• address gaps in health preparedness 
• strengthen cross-sectoral work with security, civil protection and health sectors 
  in response to biological and chemical terror attacks. 

Main outcomes of JA TERROR are : 

• identified gaps and areas in health preparedness for improvement
• improved collaboration between health, security and civil protection sectors at operational and strategic level
• identified good practices and examples of systems and mechanisms for cross-sectoral and cross-border cooperation 
• updated clinical and non-pharmaceutical management guidelines
• guidance on risk and crisis communication
• risk assessments on novel threat agents and guidance on health preparedness
• improved preparedness on novel threats (DIY biology and DNA synthesis, synthetic opioids, dual-use).