National focal points
Article 2
National focal points shall, each within their dedicated network: (a) oversee any exchange of surveillance data or surveillance-related information between their Member State and the ECDC; (b) advise their national coordinator on the designation of operational contact points and participants in network and other relevant meetings; (c) provide scientific and technical advice to the ECDC; (d) ensure submission of timely, complete and accurate national surveillance data and any other information relevant to surveillance to EpiPulse within the deadlines set by the ECDC after consulting the dedicated network; (e) coordinate activities with other network members appointed by the same coordinating competent body and with relevant national actors as well as with relevant partners, including the EU Reference Laboratories for public health, and collaborate closely with their counterparts in the other Member States.