1.   Accurate, efficient data transfer with rapid notification of key partners and constituents is critical to effectively addressing emerging infectious disease threats.

2.   Activities i. Develop, evaluate, and assist in the implementation of guidelines for preventing emerging infectious diseases.

3.   Activities i. Establish mechanisms for timely and systematic information exchange between public health agencies of different countries about emerging infectious diseases.

4.   Ensure that the laboratory space, equipment, and supplies needed to address emerging infectious diseases are available.

5.   Other activities address the development and implementation of guidelines for preventing emerging infectious diseases and the provision of prevention information.

6.   The public health infrastructure of this country is poorly prepared for the emerging disease problems of a rapidly changing world.

7.   Authorities tracking the spread of emerging diseases fear the situation could get worse.

8.   Emerging so-called hemorrhagic diseases, such as Ebola, Machupo and Hanta virus could also be related to climatic conditions, Epstein said.

9.   Emerging diseases pose a serious risk to blood supplies.

10.   In addition to monitoring emerging diseases in humans, ProMed tracks them in animals, especially those that are food sources.