Search

EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) in public health are designated by the European Commission to support national reference laboratories in improving diagnostics, testing methods, and surveillance of serious cross-border health threats. The purpose is to promote harmonised approaches and best practices…

Antibiotic resistance is a priority research issue in Sweden. The National Research Programme on Antibiotic Resistance has a broad, interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral perspective and includes both basic and applied research.

Through SMADIT, Joint action against alcohol and drugs in traffic, a person who has been caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is offered immediate support to address their abuse or hazadous use. The goal is to decrease the number of repeat offenders and traffic accidents. Local collaboration…

Most children and adults in Sweden report their health as good, but many also report recurring mental and somatic health problems such as headaches, feeling low and sleeping difficulties.

To be able to respond to an outbreak of a serious communicable disease or other cross-border health threat, several public authorities, regions, municipalities and organisations need to work together. The Public Health Agency of Sweden is responsible for coordinating the national work with

Cannabis is the most common narcotic drug in Sweden. In the age group 16–84 years 3.5 percent of men and 1.6 percent of women have used cannabis over the past 12 months in 2024.

The programme builds on cooperation between clinical microbiological laboratories and the Public Health Agency of Sweden, and complements the epidemiological surveillance conducted through SmiNet and other non-microbial surveillance systems.

On this page you will find the organisation of the Public Health Agency of Sweden as text, for those who use screen readers.

Physical activity on prescription in Sweden An elementary mapping of the work in Sweden’s 21 regions2 The Swedish method of physical activity on prescription Regular physical activity is important for our health and well- being, but it is also proven to prevent and treat different dise- ases, such