Mandatory reporting of infectious diseases is an internationally established instrument to control and prevent diseases. In addition, the data are used to develop concepts for prevention and to monitor their effectiveness.
The obligation to report is laid down in the Infection Protection Act (opens in a new tab)(IfSG). The IfSG regulates which diseases must be reported in the event of suspicion, illness or death and which laboratory diagnostic evidence of pathogens must be reported. Furthermore, the law specifies which information is to be provided by those required to report and which of this information is to be passed on by the public health department. The health authority takes the necessary measures to prevent the further spread of infections.
Report diseases to the health department
Since January 1, 2022, all notifications in accordance with Section 7 (1) IfSG (opens in a new tab) must be made electronically via the German Electronic Notification and Information System (DEMIS) (opens in a new tab).
If you are a doctor or laboratory employee and have to report notifiable diseases to the responsible health authority, you can find the relevant forms on the website of the State Health Office (opens in a new tab).
Please send notifications in accordance with the Infection Protection Act by fax to the following fax number: +49 711 216-9510328.
If you have any questions, you can contact us by telephone on 0711 216-59390 or by e-mail at infektionsschutzstuttgartde.
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