Swedish Institute for Communicable Disease Control

The Swedish Institute for Communicable Disease Control (smittskyddsinstitutet) is a government organization in Sweden responsible for monitoring, preventing, and controlling infectious diseases. It conducts research, provides expert advice, and develops strategies to protect public health from illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19, and other contagious diseases. The institute collaborates with healthcare providers and international partners to track disease patterns, inform policies, and promote vaccination and hygiene practices to reduce the spread of infections within the community.