Decides to proclaim 27 December as the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness;
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Invitesall Member States, organizations of the United Nations system and other global, regional and subregional organizations, the private sector and civil society, including non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, individuals and other relevant stakeholders to observe the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness annually in an appropriate manner and in accordance with national contexts and priorities, through education and awareness-raising activities, in order to highlight the importance of the prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against epidemics;
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Invitesthe World Health Organization to facilitate the observance of the International Day, in collaboration with other relevant organizations, mindful of the provisions contained in the annex to Economic and Social Council resolution 1980/67;
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Stresses that the cost of all activities that may arise from the implementation of the present resolution should be met from voluntary contributions;
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Requeststhe Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of all Member States and organizations of the United Nations system.
