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About us

Who we are
National Institute of Public Health (NIPH)

Our address
Šrobárova 49/48, 100 00 Praha 10

How you can reach us

Želivského stop

Metro – line A

Tram – No. 10, 11, 13, 16, 19, 26

Bus – 124, 139, 150, 155, 188, 199, 213, 268

When you disembark, head towards the big intersection with traffic lights – there is a tall 18-storey building on one of the corners. From there, leave the intersection downhill to Votická Street. At the bottom of the street there is a short passageway and stairs that will lead you down a long flight of stairs to a short street and pavement to the entrance to the NIPH premises.

Wheelchair access is available in the following buildings: 5, 7, 8, 11 a 23

If you come by car, parking in the NIPH premises is possible at the indicated places.

 

What we do

Our mission includes: 

• Providing data for national health policy
• Scientific and research activities
• Education of health professionals
• Health education of the population
• Implementation of programmes for the protection and promotion of public health
• International cooperation
• Provision of services in the fields of microbiology, virology, parasitology, medical genetics, allergology, toxicology, pneumology, occupational medicine and practical medicine and hygiene
• Fulfilment of tasks arising from the legislation of the Czech Republic, the EU and international treaties
• Preparation of noise maps

 We focus on:

• Issues of environmental impact on human health
• Food safety and nutrition
• The impact of work and the working environment on health
• Prevention, promotion, and protection of public health
• Infectious diseases, specialised diagnostics, methodological guidance on microbiological issues and education of specialists in medical microbiology
• Safety of cosmetic products,
• Genetics

We offer: 

• Vaccination against influenza and COVID
• HIV testing