Index of diseases (A to Z Guide)
   
   

   
   
   
   

Objectives

  • To undertake surveillance of communicable diseases in Malta.
  • To improve reporting of notifiable diseases by creating methods that would encourage early notification.
  • To disseminate relevant, accurate and timely information.
  • To undertake responsibility for the control of infection through timely investigation and management of incidents of communicable diseases.
  • To undertake epidemiological research.
  • To provide advice on communicable diseases to health professionals and the general public.
  • To contribute to training in communicable disease control.

 
 
   
   
 
  Surveillance is the first step towards prevention