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.