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The mission of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), set up in Stockholm, is to identify, assess and communicate current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases. Within the field of its mission, the Agency (ECDC) shall:
- search for, collect, collate, evaluate and disseminate relevant scientific and technical data;
- provide scientific opinions and scientific and technical assistance including training;
- provide timely information to the Commission, the Member States, Community agencies and international organisations active within the field of public health;
- coordinate the European networking of bodies operating in the fields within the Centre’s mission, including networks arising from public health activities supported by the Commission and operating the dedicated surveillance networks;
- exchange information, expertise and best practices, and facilitate the development and implementation of joint actions.
Further information is available on the following Website: http://ecdc.europa.eu.