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HEALTH PROTECTION ROLE HPA's role is to provide an integrated approach to protecting Public Health in the UK by providing emergency services, support and advice to the National Health Service (NHS) and local authorities, other Arms Length Bodies, the UK Department Of Health (DoH) and the Devolved Administrations. HPA also has a lead role in helping preparations for new and emerging health threats, such as a Bioterrorism or in the event of an emerging virulent disease strain. Anthrax vaccine The HPA is the sole licensed manufacturer of the Anthrax Vaccine in the UK {Link without Title} . FUNDING HPA is accountable to the UK Secretary Of State For Health , and is funded primarily by Government Grant in Aid. Other income is received from the NHS, commercial activities, grants, and other sources. HPA’s annual income for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2005, was £203.3 million. HPA employed 2,871 staff as of that fiscal year. PORTON DOWN CENTRE Internationally recognised as a world leader in l Vaccine s, Toxin therapeutics, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and in-vivo testing of compounds, Biodefence and Biosafety testing, diagnostics, and the provision of cell cultures. HEALTH PROTECTION AGENCY ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Health Protection Agency Annual Conference, which is attended by approximately one thousand health professionals and scientists to promote scientific excellence and best practice in health protection and emergency planning, brings together experts from a wide variety of disciplines to share knowledge of the latest scientific research and developments. EXTERNAL LINKS
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