Greece

KEELPNO – Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention

The HCDCP:

recommends to the Ministry of Health plans to formulate national health policies
makes epidemiologic records
manages disease containment measures
provides information on public health risks
carries out interventions for vulnerable social groups
provides psychosocial support
decides on ethical issues
develops research
co-operates with national and international scientific institutions
organizes conferences to connect with health professionals and enrich its knowledge of infections and other diseases
assists hospital and outpatient services
implements health education activities
maintains the national cancer registry
co-ordinates with the emergency services to help evaluate major public health events