European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

ECDC is an EU agency aimed at strengthening Europe's defences against infectious diseases. The core functions cover a wide spectrum of activities: surveillance, epidemic intelligence, response, scientific advice, microbiology, preparedness, public health training, international relations, health communication, and the scientific journal Eurosurveillance. Within the field of its mission, the Centre 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 that emerge 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.

欧洲疾病预防控制中心（ECDC）系欧盟旨在加强欧洲抵御传染病防御能力的机构。其核心职能涵盖广泛的活动范畴，包括监测、流行病情报、应对措施、科学咨询、微生物学、准备性、公共卫生培训、国际关系、健康传播以及科学期刊《欧洲疾病预防控制中心观察》的出版。在履行其使命的领域内，中心应承担以下职责：搜寻、收集、整理、评估并传播相关的科学和技术数据；提供科学意见及包括培训在内的科学和技术援助；及时向委员会、成员国、共同体机构和活跃于公共卫生领域的国际组织提供信息；协调欧洲范围内在中心使命领域内运作的各类机构之间的网络，包括由委员会支持的公共卫生活动产生的网络以及运营专门监测网络；交流信息、专业知识和最佳实践，并促进联合行动的发展和实施。