The ACMR concluded that it is impossible for WHO to discharge its heavy responsibilities 
in this area with the limited staff and funds so far allocated. The Committee recommends 
to the Director-General that consideration should be given to the obvious need of the Special 
Programme for a full-time staff member or for a full-time epidemiologist/microbiologist 
seconded for a period of at least one year by a country closely participating in this Special 
Programme. Furthermore, WHO should explore the possibility of contractual technical 
agreements in order to carry out various components of the programme. 
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