Public health for mass gatherings: key considerations

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This document provides an update to the Communicable disease alert and response for mass gatherings: key considerations, June 2008. This new version builds on the expertize gained across the global mass gathering (MG) community since this was published. It has also been expanded to cover more than communicable diseases and includes new areas such as legacy, environmental health and different contexts such as unplanned mass gatherings (MGs).

Legacy has been included here as a key element of the planning for MGs. Leaving a viable public health legacy and sustainable improvements in the health infrastructure and capacity should be a key aim of those involved with preparing for any MG. Legacy can include improvements in the health systems in the host country, improvements in health behaviours, and ability to deliver future MGs. It is important that the legacy planning is seen as equal to other areas of planning and both political will and the associated funding should be used to achieve this.