(23)The Union Mechanism should ensure that there is an adequate geographical distribution of reserves, including as regards essential medical countermeasures and personal protective equipment, in particular those that respond to low probability disasters with a high impact, in synergy with, and in a manner that complements, the EU4Health Programme established under Regulation (EU) 2021/522 of the European Parliament and of the Councilnote, the Emergency Support Instrument established under Council Regulation (EU) 2016/369note, the Recovery and Resilience Facility established under Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Councilnote and other Union policies, programmes and funds, and complementing national stockpiling at Union level where needed.
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