A biological safety council is planned to create in Belarus

The issue of preventing biological threats is currently quite relevant for the world community. It is necessary to fully assess the degree of danger and use all opportunities and resources to take measures to prevent them. In the draft updated Concept of the national biological safety system, this issue is highlighted in a separate section.

To increase the efficiency of coordination of activities in the field of biological safety, the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus initiated the creation of the Council on Biological Safety under the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus. The Council will coordinate the work of government agencies and other organizations ensuring biological safety.

The establishment of the Biosafety Council will contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the Republic of Belarus.