Departments

Hospital hygiene
Infection protection for patients and employees of the UKB as well as comprehensive hygiene advice and support at university level for other hospitals or medical practices

Water hygiene
Routine testing, research and training in the areas of drinking water, raw water and groundwater, surface water, swimming pool and bathing water, mineral and table water, industrial process water and wastewater

Environmental Medicine/Mycology
Analysis and medical-scientific assessment of allergenic substances and pollutants (mites, mold, chemicals)

Disinfectant testing
Testing and application as well as further development of test procedures

Global Health
Cross-border global-scale solutions to health problems

GeoHealth Centre
Application of geographical concepts, techniques and methods to medical questions and problems

WHO CC
Supporting WHO's work in the field of hygiene and risk communication

Travel medicine vaccination consultation
Advice and vaccination for long-distance travel - both professional and private

One Health
Interdisciplinary research and consulting on issues concerning humans, animals and the environment

Hygiene tips initiative
Information on hygiene in the medical and nursing sector, hygiene in public spaces (municipal hygiene) and hygiene in everyday life as well as on lead in drinking water