Main Activities for Epidemiologic Risk Management and Epidemiologic Surveillance of Current Infectious Diseases in the Moscow Region during Preparation and Holding of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Abstract

Introduction. This article describes the issues of epidemiologic surveillance of actual infectious diseases in the Moscow Region during preparation and hosting of 2018 FIFA World Cup, as well as a set of measures taken by the Moscow Regional Rospotrebnadzor Office to minimize external and internal epidemiologic risks of infection outbreaks including sanitary and quarantine control at checkpoints across the state border of the Russian Federation at Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo, and Zhukovsky airports. The purpose of the study was to analyze the efficiency of work carried out to ensure sanitary and epidemiologic well-being of the local population, guests and participants of the mass international sports event. Materials and methods. The results of long-term observations of infectious diseases and epidemiological monitoring analyzed to identify potential risks. Results. We gained the experience in ensuring sanitary and epidemiological well-being by Rospotrebnadzor bodies during the preparation and holding of large-scale events, including those with international participation. Conclusions. During the preparation and holding of the World Cup, a systematic approach to ensuring sanitary and epidemiologic well-being was implemented. We organized epidemiologic surveillance for daily collection and analysis of epidemiologic data including the analysis of external and internal risks. The actions enabled us to prevent introduction of infections and prevent the formation of group foci of infectious diseases and emergency situations.