ECDC: Excellence in prevention and control of infectious diseases

This brochure gives an overview of ECDC's core activities. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), established in 2005, is the European Union agency with the responsibility to strengthen Europe's defences against infectious diseases. It is based in Stockholm, Sweden. ECDC's mission is to identify, assess and communicate current and emerging threats to human health posed by infectious diseases, and to support and help coordinate European Union countries’ preparedness and response capacities. This booklet describes the work of ECDC and contents include chapters on: - ECDC, helping countries save lives Support to Preparedness and Response – Ready when needed Surveillance – We compile and analyse the data Scientific advice – Evidence for action Public health capacity and communication – We listen and respond ECDC disease programmes – What we cover Infectious diseases – Some of the major threats How you can get involved Key facts about governance Interacting with our partners