European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is an organization that monitors and helps control infectious diseases across Europe. It gathers and analyzes health data to understand how diseases spread, provides scientific advice to governments, and develops strategies to prevent outbreaks. Its goal is to protect public health by supporting countries in detecting, preventing, and responding to health threats like flu, COVID-19, and other infectious diseases, ensuring a coordinated and effective response throughout Europe.