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This report describes the monitoring systems for influenza in use during the winter season of 2019–2020 and the results of both epidemiological and virological surveillance. Data are also compared to previous influenza seasons. The report has been prepared for the World Health Organization (WHO)

At the Public Health Agency of Sweden, we lead and collaborate in global, regional, and national efforts to contain antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

The EU Reference Laboratory for Public Health on "High-risk, Emerging and Zoonotic Bacterial pathogens" (EURL-PH-HEZB) is, as of 1 January 2025, one of the new designated EU Reference Laboratories for Public Health (EURL). It is led by a consortium coordinated by the Robert Koch Institute’s unit…

Tobacco products must be traceable, have traceability labels and security features as stated by law. From 20 May 2024, all tobacco products are covered, but there are transitional rules. The Public Health Agency supervises that the rules are followed.

Tobacco products must be traceable, have traceability labels and security features as stated by law. From 20 May 2024, all tobacco products are covered, but there are transitional rules. The Public Health Agency supervises that the rules are followed.

EUPAP – An European Physical Activity on Prescription model Organisations from ten EU member states will be partners in this 3-year project for facilitating the transfer of the Swedish best practice model for physical activity on prescription (FaR).

In January 2025, the Swedish government adopted a new comprehensive national strategy for mental health and suicide prevention, combining mental health and wellbeing with suicide prevention in the same policy.

The Public Health Agency of Sweden is tasked with monitoring, reporting and actively participating in public health work within the EU and internationally. Cooperation takes place primarily through the various EU institutions, the World Health Organisation (WHO), and other UN bodies within the