ActiveGovernment public health institute

Robert Koch Institute

Federal institute under the German Federal Ministry of Health for public-health research, disease surveillance and prevention.

Organization profile

Organization type
Government public health institute
Headquarters / base
Berlin, Germany
Geographic scope
National
Status verification
Status last verified 2026-10-25.

Medical focus

Infectious diseasesEpidemiology

Activities

SurveillancePublic-health research

Population served

Health professionalsPolicy makersResearchers

Institutional relationships

Where this organization fits

Evidence-based links to other public institutions. Connections do not imply endorsement.
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