Abstract
The article describes joint experience of the Kaluga Regional Rospotrebnadzor Office and the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in the Kaluga Region in ensuring sanitary and epidemiological wellbeing of participants and guests of the Championship and the population of the Kaluga Region during 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. Materials and methods. Based on statistics and open access publications, we analyzed the current epidemiologic situation both in the countries of the football teams coming to the Kaluga Region and in the region itself, predicted possible import of communicable diseases and severity of likely consequences. The assessment enabled us to rank external and internal epidemiologic threats and develop a comprehensive plan of targeted preventive measures. In order to enhance the efficiency of planned activities and to prevent man-made emergencies, we made a comprehensive assessment of environmental safety in the region as a whole paying special attention to placement of the Senegal team, accommodation for the Championship guests, and hazardous industrial enterprises. Results. Careful planning of activities and strict adherence to the plan allowed us to achieve the goals: during preparation and until the end of the championship, no emergency situations were registered in the Kaluga Region, infectious disease rates did not exceed long-term averages, and environmental quality indices proved its safety.
Publisher
Federal Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology
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