National Institute of Public Health, Prague, Czech Republic, in 1995-2000.

The National Institute of Public Health in Prague is the prominent institution in the Czech Republic responsible for public health and disease prevention. According to a conceptual document, approved by the Minister of Health in 1994, the main areas of function in the years 1995-2000 will be: 1. Science and research in preventive disciplines, especially in hygiene, epidemiology and microbiology, surveillance and monitoring of diseases and their determinants. 2. Professional expert activities for the national health surveillance, for state administration, and for the general public. 3. Reference activities and participation in accreditative procedures. 4. Collaboration in development, implementation, and evaluation of the National Health Program. 5. Participation in postgradual education in the fields of health protection and promotion, hygiene, epidemiology and microbiology. The function of the Institute will continue its 70-year old tradition with strong national and international reputation.