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U.S. HHS deputy secretary speaks at pandemic planning summit

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, March 21st, 2006

Acknowledging that pandemics happen and require a strong local response, governor Ruth Ann Minner and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) deputy secretary Alex Azar addressed federal and local public health officials, business and community leaders about pandemic influenza preparedness.

Azar was in Delaware as part of a national tour of states, as the federal government prepares the country for a potential influenza pandemic.

"Pandemics are global in nature but their effects are always local, so I am pleased that Governor Minner continues to take a leadership role to prepare Delaware for this threat," Azar said. "Pandemic planning needs to...

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Source: TB and Outbreaks Week (2006-03-21)

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