Welcome to the Robert Koch Institute

Since April 2012 the new website of the Robert Koch Institute has been online. Better user guidance, a more modern design and improved search functions are the essential features of the new web pages. On the homepage links can be found to frequently visited theme sections under “Topic”. Flyouts for all main menu items provide an overview of the contents from all areas, without having to leave the selected page. The flyouts also refer to the web pages of special interest in a section. The English web pages offer a selection of contents of the German pages. The focus is on information giving an overview about the tasks and aims of the institute. Departments and units are introduced and provide an overview on their scientific work. The section “Health Monitoring” informs about ongoing and completed surveys on public health. Brochures on different aspects of this topic can be downloaded as PDF files or can be ordered as printed copies (some in English). Under “Protection of Infection” you will find, inter alia, information on international projects of the Institute in this field as well as information and course offers on biological hazards. Publications by RKI members of staff since 1997 can be retrieved under “Publications”. Under “Service” there is information on the use of the library and the Robert Koch Museum with the Mausoleum. The information offering in English will be expanded.