The ECDC is an EU agency based in Stockholm, dedicated to protecting over 500 million people from infectious diseases. It collects, analyses and shares data and provides evidence-based recommendations.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is an agency of the European Union that has been operating since 2005. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, the ECDC is dedicated to protecting over 500 million people from infectious diseases.
The ECDC collects, analyzes and shares data on over 50 infectious diseases, including COVID-19, Influenza, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Measles, Tuberculosis and antimicrobial resistance. The ECDC's experts assess risks for Europe and provide evidence-based recommendations to support Member States in preventing and controlling outbreaks and other health threats.
The main tasks of the ECDC include:
The ECDC works closely with EU Member States, the European Commission, the WHO and other international organizations to protect and improve the health of the population in Europe.
