Municipal Health Service (GGD)

Under the Public Health Act, every municipality is required to promote general health care and combat infectious diseases. To this end, regional municipalities have established Municipal Health Services (GGDs) through a joint arrangement. More information can be found at the GGD to which the municipality is affiliated.

In a disaster, the GGD works with the Medical Aid for Accidents and Disasters(GHOR).

If there is a national epidemic, the Center for Infectious Disease Control(CIb) coordinates and supports the municipality in this task.