European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
Titelbild European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Infektionskrankheiten in der Europäischen Union

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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is an agency of the European Union aimed at strengthening the surveillance, prevention, and control of communicable diseases in Europe. The ECDC collects and analyzes epidemiological data, develops guidelines and recommendations for public health, supports the early detection of outbreaks, and fosters collaboration among EU member states in the field of health. The main goal is to protect the European population from health threats and enhance the response to disease outbreaks.