Infectious diseases in Germany
One of the Robert Koch Institute's core competencies is infectious disease epidemiology. In accordance with the German Infection Protection Act, the RKI records and analyses data on the occurrence of numerous infectious diseases in Germany. Each year, the results are published in the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Annual Report. The executive summaries of the Yearbook are also provided in English; more detailed information can be obtained online from the SurvStat database of notifiable diseases.
The institute also provides epidemiological and medical analyses and evaluation of highly contagious, life-threatening diseases which are of great significance for the public (e.g. Ebola virus disease).
Acute Respiratory Infections - COVID-19, Influenza and others
Especially in the cold season, respiratory viruses are circulating in the population, including SARS-CoV-2, influenza, RSV and various cold viruses. RKI provides regular information on the current situation in Germany and recommendations.
HIV
Mpox
Tuberculosis
The report on the Epidemiology of Tuberculosis in Germany is published annually by the RKI, providing information about trends and events in tuberculosis epidemiology in Germany. The executive summary in English contains case numbers and the number of deaths, analyses of demographic data, citizenship, country of birth, tuberculosis in children, site of disease, drug resistance and treatment outcome.