Interpol lays out measures to combat bioterrorism 2 LYON

General Ronald K. Noble said in a statement. «We
are already persuaded that the threat is real and
present.»
The World Health Organization said it is seeking to expand
its 2.5 million dose stockpile of smallpox vaccines as part
of precautions against a biological terrorism attack.
«We need stockpiles of vaccines. We need stockpiles of
those essential medications,» said Brad Kay, coordinator
of the WHO's division on preparedness for accidental and
deliberate epidemics.
Smallpox is one of six highly lethal «Category A»
diseases that public health experts believe could be used
as a biological weapon. Others include anthrax, tularemia,
botulism, and viruses such as Ebola.
Kay stressed the importance of hospitals, scientists and
public health agencies pooling information on an
international level, which could help manage both a natural
outbreak or a terror attack.